Colour Temperature
Although most lamps emit “white” light, this can vary from a cosy “warm” white to a “cold” white according to the “colour temperature” of the lamp. The following chart shows the code numbers used for some of the most popular types:-
| Colour Temp °K | Colour Code | Designation | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2700 | 827 | Warm White Very Warm White Interna | 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. |
| Colour Temperature Codes (for illustration only, colours may not be exact) | |||
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