CCT: Understanding Correlated Color Temperature of your ...

Did you know color temperature (Correlated Color Temperature or CCT) is essentially a gauge of how yellow or blue the color of light emitted from a light source (bulb or chip) appears?

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Generally, any uniform white LED lighting will be perceived as white by the human eye, which naturally adjusts to different lighting conditions. However, white LED lighting is actually available in a range of subtle color variations, which become obvious when two different LED lights are placed next to each other. LED light can range from a warm yellow reminiscent of traditional incandescent lighting, to a cool bluish white resembling natural daylight. The term &#;color temperature&#; is used to describe the color cast of the light produced by a LED fixture.

CCT is measured in the Kelvin unit and is most commonly found between Kelvin degrees and kelvin degrees.  The scale ranges from 1,000k (candlelight) all the way to 10,000k (cold, sky blue). The lower end of the scale has a &#;warmer&#; feel with a more red or orange hue to the color. The higher end scale on the other has a cooler feel to it and has more white or blue hue.

Natural sunlight varies from k to k dependent on manufacturer. Majority of all commercial and industrial lighting is going to fall into the k bright white range. A CCT of k and above produces a crisp white light with a high proportion of blue, comparable to natural daylight. Believed to boost concentration and productivity, LED lighting with this CCT is often preferred for commercial and industrial settings. k is also the preference for exterior parking lots and flood lighting as it provides for enhanced visibility offering safety and security.

What CCT is best for each application depends on the type of environment. A home living room or bedroom would warrant a warm relaxing temperature- and where visibility is crucial in a warehouse, a higher - brighter CCT would be best.

As lighting technology continues to expand, you will see more options for &#;Selectable CCT&#; actually built in to the lighting fixture itself, offering you a choice of CCT prior to your installation or the ability to change the CCT if you need to better match the temperature to the environment.

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Have you ever walked into a space and felt immediately calm? Or had your concentration sharpened? Or noticed how airy and bright a room seems?

The right choice of lighting can make all the difference. Read on to learn about correlated colour temperature (CCT) for your lighting and how you can create the perfect feel in any space, be it a home or office.

What is CCT?

CCT defines the colour appearance of a white LED. CCT is defined in Kelvin; a warm light is around K, cool white at around K, and daylight at around K. Each of these has its own unique benefits and can be selected based on your own specific environmental needs. Each colour appearance is also available in different styles to suit your space &#; whether that is inside or outside, a workshop or an office. There is a choice of CCT for every need.

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Benefits of CCT

When compared to an average light source, CCT is far superior, as it has been designed to create the optimum conditions needed in a particular setting.

Warm white light replicates the rising or setting of the sun and can make a space feel welcoming and cosy. This is a wonderful way of inviting people into your hotel lobby or guest room &#; or even your own home. Neutral and cool light replicates the way light changes throughout the day, making it an ideal choice for office spaces &#; it can perk your workers up and increase alertness.

Also, when you choose CCT, the luminaire can have up to four different selectable colour temperatures. These can be changed very easily at any point in its lifecycle. And that&#;s not all &#; they&#;re space saving, too. Wholesalers stocking CCTs are able to reduce shelf space with multiple colour options in one luminaire. Installers purchasing CCT luminaries are able to select the light colour option most suitable for them and still have the option to change this after the fitting has been purchased.

How to use CCT

We have a wide range of CCT selectable lighting available, meaning that you can choose the setting you require. In many products, you will find that the colour temperature is adjustable between K warm white, K neutral white and K cool white. There are even some options for outdoor spaces. Here are some typical choices of CCT for popular spaces:

K warm white is often used in residential spaces, restaurants and hotel receptions. This encourages a warm and cosy feeling.

K cool white is often used in retail settings, supermarkets, showrooms, display garages, offices, education settings, hospitals and in manufacturing spaces. This encourages mental alertness and complements items within the space.

K daylight is often used in graphic studios, used as task lighting, and found in non-display garages. This is perfect for spaces where you need to be carrying out detailed tasks, as it provides you with the optimum amount of light.

If you want your home, office, retail or hospitality space (and more!) to be perfectly lit at all times, you can&#;t go wrong with CCT selectable luminaires. They have many benefits for domestic or commercial environments and can help you to create the ideal feeling for your area at any time of day.

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