You may have come across color temperature ratings while searching for white LED flood lights. Not sure what it means or what to choose? Read on to learn more!
LED flood light Color Temperature Defined
Color temperature is a way to describe the color of light emitted by a light source. Color temperature is measured in degrees Kelvin, with lower color temperatures warmer and yellow-red, and higher color temperatures more bluish.
Color temperature is a unit of measurement for light, measured in degrees Kelvin, with lower color temperatures warmer and yellow-red, and higher color temperatures more bluish.
Below are some common color temperatures with reference points that should be familiar to you:
1900K: Candlelight
2700K: Incandescent (warm white)
3000K: Halogen bulb
4000K: “Neutral White” fluorescent bulb
6500K: “Daylight White” fluorescent bulb; natural daylight (cool white)
There is no single "best" color temperature when choosing LED flood lights. This is because the color of the flood light should be determined according to the specific usage scenario. The following are suggestions for choosing flood light colors in different scenarios:
1. Outdoor lighting: Outdoor lighting needs to consider the surrounding environment and the purpose of illumination. In places such as parks and squares, soft yellow lights can be selected to create a warm atmosphere; while in traffic intersections or road lighting, brighter lights should be selected to ensure the safety of driving and pedestrians.
2. Stage performances: In stage performances, warm-toned lights such as red, yellow, and blue can create a warm and cheerful atmosphere, which is suitable for showing lively scenes; while cool-toned lights such as green, blue, and purple can make the audience feel calm and mysterious, which is suitable for showing sad or mysterious scenes.
3. Exhibition display: In exhibition displays, natural and soft lights such as white or natural light are most suitable. Such lights can make the colors of the exhibits more vivid, and the audience can see the details and texture of the exhibits more clearly.
4. Indoor lighting: Indoor lighting should maintain a soft and non-glaring environment. You can choose some soft yellow or white lights, which can create a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere and make people feel more relaxed and at ease.
In addition, there are also multi-color flood lights available on the market, such as RGB color flood lights, which can provide a variety of color changes and are suitable for occasions that require a colorful atmosphere.
No matter which LED flood light you choose, you don’t have to think alone - you can even discuss which color you will eventually choose with our helpful staff. Colors make a big difference in any field, and the color temperature of white Aglare lighting LED flood lights is no exception. (This is also important for our multi-color LED flood light series.)
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