Every light bulb package has a description of the light the bulb gives off. It might read warm, cool, natural, or daylight, but that might not be enough to help you decide which bulb to use in which room in your home. Here we'll explain the color temperature of LED lighting and which temperatures are best for certain rooms in your home.
Color Scale
LED commercial lights range from soft yellows to bright whites. Warm light tends toward yellows, reds, and oranges. Cool light appears blue or green. In between, the light is a crisp white. LED color temperature is an important consideration when replacing a bulb because it affects the look in a room. , how well we see, our moods and emotions, and even affect our natural sleep cycles. Most people prefer warm tones indoors and save cooler colors for studios, garages, and even outdoor lighting.
LED Color Temperature Scale
The Kelvin temperature scale ranges from 2700K to 6500K. There are various color temperature markings within that range:
Warm white light ranges from 2700K to 3500K. This creates a calming and relaxing light that is perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining or dining rooms.
Natural white light ranges from 3500K to 4500K. Cool and clean, this LED color is closest to sunlight, which makes it useful in almost any location. Basements, garages and other dark places without a lot of natural light are great places for cool white LED lights.
Daylight white light ranges from 5000K-6000K. This is a crisp and clear white light that is perfect for garages, security lights, offices, or retail locations.
Cool white light ranges between 6000K and 7000K. These are great in commercial and industrial applications.
Choosing LED Lighting Color
The LED lighting color you choose ultimately depends on where you plan to use the light and your personal preference. Warm light is good for more residential applications or anywhere you want a relaxing atmosphere. Cool tones are good for modern looks as well as industrial and commercial settings, or anywhere you want to add brightness.
LED color temperature selection guide
Color temperature unit: Kelvin (K)
Warm white light (2700K-3500K): yellowish/orange, creating a warm and relaxing atmosphere
Natural white light (3500K-4500K): close to midday sunlight, balancing brightness and comfort
Daylight white light (5000K-6000K): cool white with a bluish tint, suitable for scenes requiring high brightness
Cold white light (6000K-7000K): extremely bright and cold, mostly used in industrial/commercial environments
