Colour Temperature
Colour temperature is a characteristic of visible light which can be applied to both natural and artificial light.
What are some examples of light sources and colour temperature?
| Light Source | Colour Temperature |
|---|---|
| Match Flame | 1700K |
| Sunset/Sunrise | 1850K |
| Moonlight | 4100-4150K |
| Horizon Daylight | 5000K |
| Vertical Daylight | 5500-6000K |
| Daylight Overcast | 6500K |
What are the attributes and common applications of colour temperatures?
| Colour Temperature | Attributes | Common Applications |
|---|---|---|
| 2700K | Friendly, Personal, Intimate | Homes, Libraries, Restaurants |
| 3000K | Friendly, Personal, Intimate | Homes, Libraries, Restaurants |
| 3500K | Inviting, Non-Threatening | Meeting rooms, Reception areas, Supermarkets |
| 4100K | Neat, Clean, Efficient | Offices, Classroms, Showrooms |
| 5000K | Bright, Alert | Graphic industry, Hospitals |
| 6500K | Bright, Cool | Jewellers, Beauty Salons, Galleries, Museums |
Colour temperatures over 5000K are referred to as cool colours and emit a blue white light. Colour temperatures of 2000-3000K are referred to as warm colours and emit a yellow white light, through to a warm red colour.
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