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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