LED Colour Temperature – How To Choose The Right LEDs For You

When trying to create the perfect atmosphere in any room, you need to think about the decor and furniture but also the lighting. Lighting is a vital component to how a room feels – you wouldn’t have cool, white light in a bedroom, for example. Likewise, having warm, cosy lighting in an office or place you want to be productive can have the opposite effect.

Thankfully, when shopping for LED lights, LEDSave has a range of bulbs in different temperature colours to help you set the mood in any space.

What are LED colour temperatures?

The colour temperature of a lightbulb doesn’t describe the physical temperature, instead, it talks about the type of light the bulb gives out. Warm light is yellow or orange in tone, depending on where it sits on the kelvin scale, and creates a cosy, comfortable atmosphere. Cool light has a lot more blue tones in it and more closely mimics the light we see outside during the day.

We’re sure you’re familiar with lumens when buying light bulbs. The lumens of a bulb describe how bright it is – the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb. But when buying bulbs based on the colour, you need to look at the kelvin scale – the scale that describes how warm or cool the light is. The lower the kelvin, the warmer the light is so if you’re looking for a very cool light for your space, opt for a higher number on the kelvin scale.

Choosing the best LED colour temperature for you

The type of light you need in a space will depend on what you’re using the space for. Warm light might not be the best choice for an area where focused work needs to be done due to its cosy feel. In such an instant you might want to opt for something that is cooler and enables you to concentrate. The opposite is also true – you don’t want a room where you intend to relax to be too cool and ruin the soothing atmosphere. Therefore, choosing the right light for your space is vital to creating the perfect atmosphere.

Warm white – ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or hallways

For creating a cosy feel in your space, warm white is a great option. Warm white light bulbs sit somewhere between 2700 – 3200 kelvin, give off a light similar to traditional incandescent bulbs and are best used in reception rooms, living rooms, and hallways to create an inviting vibe and relaxing atmosphere.

Daylight – great for commercial settings, retail & art studios

Daylight bulbs sit in that sweet spot between warm and cool light (around 4000 – 5000 kelvin) mimic the effect of natural light and can be used to great effect anywhere in the home thanks to their neutrality. But they’re most ideal for places like art studios where you need a good, clear light that can give you the best impression of how colours will look in the daylight.

Cool white – perfect for kitchens, bathrooms, cupboards, & offices

For spaces that need plenty of light, cool white LED lights are ideal. They cast bright light in areas that need it most such as kitchens, bathrooms, and offices and leave a place feeling fresh and open without being too cold. Cooler colours sit between 5500 and 6500 kelvin and will help you feel more focused and alert, rather than sleepy as a warmer hue may.

Save money with LED lights for your business

LED lights require much less energy to power than traditional incandescent or halogen light bulbs. Even energy-efficient light bulbs use more electricity than our LED bulbs do. Not only that, but they also last much long too, reducing maintenance costs by a significant amount. Cut your bills and save money for you your business with our range of commercial LED lighting.