Applications |
Recommended Colour Temperature |
Outdoor site lighting, parking garages and security lighting |
Cooler colour temperatures in 4000-5000K+ range tend to be most common |
General retail |
Within the 2700K to 4500K range. Some also choose to mix colour temperatures |
High-end restaurants |
Warmer colour temperatures (1800-2700K) tend to work well |
Quick-serve restaurants |
Warmer colour temperatures are recommended for quick-serve restaurants, but not quite as warm as high-end restaurants. Consider lighting in the 2700K to 3500K range |
Hotel lobbies |
Warmer colour temperatures in the 1800-3000K range are perfect for hotel lobbies |
Guest rooms |
Guest rooms typically fall in the 2700-3000K range, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere |
Office space |
Neutral to cool colour temperatures (3000-4000K) are generally appropriate for office space |
Hospitals |
Cooler colour temperatures (3500K to 5000K) are good for setting a clean crisp atmosphere and creating alertness in a hospital |
Common areas and classrooms |
Cooler colour temperatures (3500-5000K) are good for setting an energetic atmosphere and promoting alertness |