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The color temperature is a measurement that is used to define the color of a light source. This is also used to indicate the ‘whiteness’ or ‘warmness’ of a light source.
LEDs are available in many levels of Kelvin color temperature. The descriptions used in this site for color temperature conform to the following:
Warm White: 2000-3500 Kelvin: typical incandescent lightbulb
White: 3500-4500 Kelvin: typical retail space ‘white’ flourescent lighting
Cool White: 4500+ Kelvin: used for high color definition
The following table offers a broader example of the types of color temperature:
Examples of Color Temperature
| Color Temp |
Example of Useage |
| 2700K |
Often used as accent lighting to blend in with fluorescent 2700K applications |
| 3000K |
Used as a primary light source for retail applications |
| 3700K |
Coated lamps. Used where a "softer" metal halide light source is desired |
| 4000K |
Used in general lighting; factories: parking lots, warehouses
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| 5000K |
Daylight lamps: horticulture, aquariums, high color definition |
| 5600K |
Nominal sunlight (mid day during mid summer) |
| 6000K |
Starts to get a blue tint like some automotive headlights |
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