Q: Just as I understand the concept of color temperature (Kelvin), now CRI is being bandied about as LEDs come into the market. What is it exactly? A: I am right there with you. From the beginning of ...

Is there a sufficiently reliable way to get an acceptable measure of the actual colour temperature of the the light generated by an LED bulb, using generic hardware and/or software? Maybe there's an ...

Q: How important is color temperature in ambient lighting? Should this be a concern if you are using fluorescents or LEDs for your ambient lighting? A: Frankly, I think color temperature is important ...

LEDs offer a new palette of colors to the world of lighting. First, learn these two basic types: soft white and daylight. Soft white refers to warm golden light at 2700 Kelvin, close to the look of ...

We might all think we know about white balance, but here's a full guide with some things you might not know. Colour temperature starts with something mysterious called a “black body”, a theoretical ...

Color temperature is defined along a second locus in the color space. This 'black body' locus is often employed in lighting measurement to describe various shades of white light by its color ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Understanding color temperature is not a daunting task. What can be intimidating is being on ...

In this letter to the editor, the author comments on Karl Zuk’s recent guest commentary “Lumos! Give Me Some Light!” Comment on this or any article. Email [email protected]. Long before the lightbulb ...

I want to upgrade the lighting around my desk. I spend a lot of time here, as it's where I work from home, play video games, work on hobbies and crafts, etc... Right now I've got three LED "shop light ...

The color of light, expressed in Kelvins (K). The sun is about 5800 Kelvins. This is called a "temperature," because the hotter fire gets, the more it changes from a warm yellow glow to white. The ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER (KDVR) — Boulder streetlights will ...