LED Strip lighting plays a vital role in every space, as we know its primary function is to let us see things, but it also greatly modulates our aesthetic and the ambience around us.

Therefore, how to choose the appropriate lighting color temperature and other factors is an important consideration. Different places require different color temperatures, what kind of atmosphere do you want to have in your space? Do you want a homely warmth or a harmonious lighting? Also, what color temperature options can help you achieve the effect you want?

Table of Contents

1 What is the Color Temperature?
2 What does Warm White, Neutral White, Cool White, etc. mean?
3 What color temperature is right for me?
3.1 Warm to Warm white
3.2 White to Cool white
3.3 Daylight
4 Our Normal Color Temperature

What is the Color Temperature?

Color temperature is the color of light emitted by an idealized opaque, non-reflective body at a particular temperature measured in kelvins. The color temperature scale is used to categorize the color of light emitted by other light sources regardless of their temperature. Color temperatures over 5000 K are called “cool colors” (bluish), while lower color temperatures (2700–3000 K) are called “warm colors” (yellowish).

It is measured in degrees of Kelvin (K) on a scale from 1,000 to 10,000. Typically, Kelvin temperatures for commercial and residential lighting applications fall somewhere on a scale from 2000K to 6500K.

What does Warm White, Neutral White, Cool White, etc. mean?

3000K (WARM WHITE)
What we call “Warm White” offers a warm glow that gives off a cozy vibe. This is recommended for more traditional interior designs.

4100K (NEUTRAL WHITE)
What we call “Neutral White” is about half-way between Warm White and Cool White. It is still warm, but colors will look more vibrant. It is a nice compromise between the more modern Cool White and the traditional Warm White. Neutral White excels at displaying art.

5000K (COOL WHITE)
“Cool White” is meant for more modern aesthetics and is especially great in offices. It is energetic and closely resembles daylight. Cool White is the best light for reading and detailed tasks.

What color temperature is right for me?

There is no single “best” color temperature when it comes to choosing an LED strip. Because each color temperature is used in different scenes, and at the same time, they all require different types of light. The following are the most common color temperatures and their potential uses, I hope to help you:

Warm to Warm white – living room, bedroom, hallway. At the lower end of the scale, from 2000K to 3000K, the light produced is called “warm white” and ranges from orange to yellow-white in appearance.

White to Cool white – kitchen, study, bathroom, cupboard, office, retail, Color temperatures between 3100K and 4500K are referred to as “cool white” or “bright white.” Light bulbs within this range will emit a more neutral white light and may even have a slightly blue tint.

Daylight- Commercial, retail, art studios
Above 4500K brings us into the “daylight” color temperature of light, it will give off a blue-white light that mimics daylight.

Our Normal Color Temperature

If you see the article here, i believe you have an understanding of how to choose color temperature, these SMD3528 LED Strip series/SMD5050 LED Strip series/SMD2835 LED Strip series normal color temperature is 2100K-6000K, these color temperatures are 2100K, 2400K, 2700K, 3000K, 4000K, 6000K, if you need other color temperature, welcome to customized.