Color temperature and atmosphere of light

Lighting is an important part of indoor atmosphere, and different color temperatures will create different atmospheres. This paper will introduce the characteristics and application scenarios of different color temperatures to help readers better choose their own lighting.

Color temperature classification

The color temperature of light can be divided into warm light, warm white light, neutral light and natural light. Among them, the neutral light is 4000K, which is cool; Warm white light 3000K, yellowish; Warm light 2700 k; Natural light 5500K

Atmosphere and color temperature

If the brightness of high color temperature is insufficient, it will cause a cold atmosphere; Low color temperature, high brightness, easy to produce sultry feeling. Warm light is similar to incandescent lamp, neutral light has excellent brightness, and natural light is a good choice for photography.

Application scenario

Warm light is suitable for bedrooms; Neutral light is suitable for offices and kitchens; Neutral light is recommended in the living room.

Comfort level

Warm white light creates a warm atmosphere, which is not dazzling, soft and pleasant.

colour system

Neutral light belongs to the cool color system, while warm white light belongs to the neutral color system.