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Choosing the right color temperature for lighting is important to create a certain atmosphere in a space. Whether you enter your living room or bedroom, an office, a shop or a catering establishment, you need certain lighting to create your desired atmosphere. But how do you choose the right color temperature? What is color temperature? Which color temperature should I choose? And which color temperature is suitable for my office? In this blog article you can read more about color temperature and how you can ensure that you always make the right choice for your workplace.<\/p>\n

What is color temperature?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Color temperature is a measure that indicates the color that a light source emits. The color temperature is measured in Kelvin (K) and indicates how warm or cold the light is. Most lamps have a white light color, but the color can vary from white to yellowish. The lower the Kelvin number, the more yellowish or orange the light becomes. The higher the Kelvin number, the whiter the light becomes. The Kelvin number therefore shows you which type of light is suitable for your space. For example, on a football field<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, a lamp with a Kelvin value of around 6500K is needed. This gives a natural look.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Which color temperature should I choose?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Choosing the right color depends on the atmosphere you want to create in the space. Below you will find a list of the different light colours and their effect on the space:<\/p>\n

2700K – Extra warm white light<\/span><\/h3>\n

2700K is extra warm white light and is suitable for living rooms or bedrooms, catering and restaurants. It creates a homely and warm atmosphere.<\/p>\n

3000K – Warm white light<\/span><\/h3>\n

3000K is warm white light and is suitable for shops and in shop windows. The light is pleasant and makes products attractive. <\/p>\n

4000K – Cool white light<\/span><\/h3>\n

4000K is cool white light and is suitable for offices and desks. It creates a productive environment, making you feel less distracted and increasing your productivity.<\/p>\n

6500K – Daylight<\/span><\/h3>\n

Light with 6500K is daylight and is suitable for hospitals, laboratories and schools. The light is cool and is suitable for spaces where a lot of work is done. This way, people can see everything well. <\/p>\n

What is the color temperature of daylight?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The color temperature of daylight depends on several factors such as the weather, the time of day, the seasons and the location. On a sunny day, we usually have a higher color temperature, which is around 6500 K. This is also called “bright sun”. On a rainy day, the color temperature will be lower, with values \u200b\u200baround 5000K. This is also called “gray sky”.<\/p>\n

The color temperature can also vary during the day. Below is an overview of all the different parts of the day:<\/p>\n