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    Lighting · Measurement

    Color Temperature (Kelvin)

    The warmth or coolness of a light source measured in kelvin (K). Lower values (2700K) look warm; higher values (5000K) look cool and bluish.

    Common uses

    Choosing light appearance for living spaces vs. workspaces

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