Color Chart Kelvin for bulbs [88]

Colour Temperature Char

Colour temperature is a standard method of describing colours for use in a range of situations and with different equipment. Colour temperatures are normally expressed in units called kelvins (K). Note that the term degrees kelvin is often used but is not technically correct (see below).

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Colour Temp °K	Colour Code	Common Description(s)	Comments
2700	827	Warm White, Very Warm White	Similar light to 'normal' incandescent bulbs, giving a warm 'cosy' feel
3000	830	Warm White	The colour of most halogen lamps. Appears slightly 'whiter' than ordinary incandescent lamps.
3500	835	White	The standard colour for many fluorescent and compact fluorescent tubes.
4000	840	Cool White	Gives a more clinical or 'high tech' feel.
6000	860	Daylight	Fluorescent or compact fluorescent lamps simulating natural daylight.
6500	865	Cool Daylight	Extremely 'white'; light used in specialist daylight lamps.