How to choose the most suitable LED light color


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What color of LED lights do you choose to light up a house, an office, or a restaurant? The color of light is very important, especially when it comes to public places where particular tasks are carried out or in which we want to create a specific atmosphere.

We are now all aware that LED lighting offers several advantages, but we know which color is the most appropriate based on the use we need to make of it?

The colors of the LED light

To start we can divide the light into warm or cold, we talk about warm light if the bulbs tend to yellow and cold light for those that tend to blue.
The Hue or the color temperature of the light is measured in degrees Kelvin (K)
So the Kelvins that are shown on the LED bulbs' labels, show us how that light will look, the higher the Kelvin value the colder the light will be.

The 4 main colors of the LED light are:


·        Warm light (2200-2700k)
·        Warm white (3000-3500k)
·        Neutral white (4000-4500k)
·        Cold white (5000-6500k)
Each of these lights are more suitable for certain activities and certain environments then for others, we see some examples and uses.

The LED light and proper use based on color

Hot light

The warm light creates a cozy atmosphere and is perfect for illuminating an area to which we want to give a comfortable feel and where we want to promote relaxation. Warm light is ideal in areas of the home used for rest, such as bedrooms or the living room
Even in the commercial sphere, warm light is useful to make customers feel relaxed and create an intimate atmosphere; it will, therefore, be suitable for romantic restaurants, bars, massage centers, and spas.

Neutral light

The neutral light is undoubtedly the most versatile and adapts perfectly to a wide range of activities and environments.
It has a white, very natural shade, which allows it to be illuminated without altering the perception of colors.
Just like sunlight, it promotes a sense of well-being and energy and is ideal for carrying out work activities.
At home it is often used to light up environments such as the kitchen, where good vision is essential, or places of study and work where you spend many hours on books or computers and where you need to keep your concentration level high without straining your eyes.
Neutral light is also an excellent option for lighting commercial premises where it is important to provide customers with a non-altered view of the product, such as clothing stores.

Cold light

The cold light has a blue hue, unnatural and generally not suited to the domestic environment, it tends to change the real color perception.
It is often used in public places related to health, where the efficiency and definition of details, such as hospitals, clinics, and dental offices, are very important.

Of course ours are only suggestions, there is no fixed rule regarding the choice of LED color temperature. The psychological impact of the light shade is objective, and affects our lives and the performance of different activities, but even more so in domestic environments, everyone can safely rely on their own preferences and needs.

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