Description of the color temperature of LED bulbs

The glow temperature of LED lamps - an important characteristic, it depends on how comfortable it will be to stay indoors. The choice should be made not only on the basis of personal wishes, but also taking into account the characteristics of a particular room.

What is color temperature

To use physical terms, light temperature is the spectrum of a heated body in relation to a completely black body. Simply put, it is the color of the glow of a body heated to a certain temperature. Previously used incandescent lamps were used everywhere, where this characteristic is standard, LED devices have several values, so it is useful to understand the nuances of labeling and selection.

The color range from warm yellow to cool white.

Labeling

Each lamp is sold in a special package, on which the main characteristics are indicated. These are color temperature, voltage, power, size, etc. In addition, all the characteristics are duplicated on the surface of the base or bulb itself.

The marking on the packaging of Philips bulbs.

The temperature is indicated by the name, for example "warm white," and additionally in Kelvin (К). Depending on the requirements and location of use, lamps are selected by temperature.

There are three basic temperatures of LED lamps:

1. Warm White. color. Marked by indicators from 2700 to 3200 K. In their light, models with these indicators in operation will be similar to traditional incandescent lamps. Suitable for most living spaces.
2. Daytime white light. Indicators in the range of 3500-5000 K. Such light sources may be called still normal or neutral by different manufacturers. To describe the nature of the luminescence use a comparison with the morning sun. These lamps are versatile, they are used not only in residential, but also in the rooms of other purposes.
3. Cold white light. Labeled between 5000-7000 K. Also similar to daylight sunlight, but very bright. Used for technical rooms and for street lighting.

Basic Light Temperatures.

Light temperature is not a measure of light output, it is measured in lumens.

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What's the best temperature

Many people try to approach the choice of color LED bulbs in terms of benefits (or at least harmless) to health. There is a myth that too cool or too warm light can ruin your eyesight. In fact, this is not true, the color temperature is not harmful to vision, it can only affect the brightness, strobe lights and some other factors.

But the psychological effect of the glow temperature is, it can affect mood and even behavior. This can be seen in the example of different institutions that from time to time we have to visit:

1. Pharmacy, hospital, store, dental offices. Most of these institutions have powerful lamps with cool white light, which is even slightly tinged with blue. This light is associated with cleanliness, sterility, but there is no desire to be in it for a long time.
   Cold light is the standard for medical facilities.
2. Bar, restaurant., theater. In these places used warm light. And despite the loud music and noise, people feel comfortable. It is due to recreate a home-like atmosphere.
   Cozy bar lighting in warm colors.
3. Nightclubs, concert halls. Here can be used the whole light show with the effects of strobe lights, the use of different shades. Bright flickering light in the darkness gives a certain charge, but after action there is fatigue.
   Bright and inconstant concert lighting.

Of course, the mood of the visitor affects primarily the purpose of the room and the purpose for which he came there, but the lighting complements the atmosphere, adjusts it.

What color temperature to choose

When choosing bulbs glow temperature will be a characteristic that must be taken into account. To understand what lamps to buy, you need to study their main places of use and how the light affects the person.

Warm light

To the warm light people have been used since the discovery of incandescent lamps. Yes, and fiery light sources have always been warm, both literally and figuratively.

Effects on the person:

• relaxation;
• tranquility;
• Sense of security.

Comparison of warm and cool lamps in the same room of the house.

Used in living spaces, especially in the bedroom, living room, children's room. Also they are used in catering establishments, theaters, kindergartens. But here is where they should not be used - offices and industry, the atmosphere of relaxation will reduce the efficiency of workers.

Neutral light

The functionality of light affects the individual perception of the person. Not everyone likes warm light, even in their own home. As studies show, lamps from the lower limit of neutral light (3500-4000 K) are the best option.

Effects on humans:

• Constant activity;
• sense of trust.

It is the activity that lasts for a long time (rather than short-term as with cold light) that makes neutral light popular in offices and in some industries. A person will do their job all day and take it seriously.

Neutral LEDs are used for daylighting in offices.

More neutral light induces confidence. In the service industry (hairdressing salons, massage parlors, beauty salons) mainly use neutral LED lamps. In homes, such light can be used in almost any room, but most often in places of technical purpose - checkroom, bathroom, basement.

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Cold light

You can also see the name "full spectrum temperature. Characterized by maximum brightness and a cool white light that even changes to blue.

Effect on the person:

• Concentration;
• A sense of sterility.

This light is not exactly pleasing to the eyes, and it is definitely not used in the bedroom, living room, or other living room. But it does have its advantages, for example, the concentration makes cold light a staple for production halls.where people work with complex equipment.

Industrial lighting in warehouses in white increases the focus.

Also cold blue and white light always has a sense of sterility. That's why it is used in hospitals, food storage areas, swimming pools, bathrooms.

Video: How to choose the color of the glow for the apartment.

Temperatures of LED lamps in the table

Each of the temperature spectra has its own purpose and a list of evoked emotions. Before choosing lamps, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with each option, all the data is summarized in the table, and their color in the photo.

Visual perception of color temperatures.

On the fact that properly picked up the temperature of the LED light bulb largely depends on how comfortable it will feel like a person in the room.