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Candle 2700K
Warm 4000K
Neutral 5500K
Daylight 6500K+
Cool
Candle 2700K
Warm 4000K
Neutral 5500K
Daylight 6500K+
Cool
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Living Room
3000K Warm White
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Colour Appearance
Warm & Cosy
Yellow-orange tone, like traditional bulbs
Best For
Relaxation
Living rooms, bedrooms, restaurants
Mood
Relaxing
Creates intimate, comfortable atmosphere
Similar To
Incandescent
Traditional 60W bulb colour
Recommendation
3000K – Warm White
Most popular choice for UK homes
Warm white at 3000K is the most versatile choice for residential spaces. It provides a welcoming, comfortable glow that works beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways. This temperature closely matches traditional incandescent bulbs, making it an easy transition to LED.
Room-by-Room Guide
| Room | Recommended | Why? |
|---|---|---|
|
Living Room
|
2700-3000K | Relaxing atmosphere for evening |
|
Bedroom
|
2700K | Promotes restful sleep |
|
Kitchen
|
3000-4000K | Task lighting for food prep |
|
Bathroom
|
3000-4000K | Accurate colour for grooming |
|
Office
|
4000-5000K | Alertness & productivity |
|
Retail
|
4000-5000K | Shows products accurately |
|
Garage
|
5000-6500K | Maximum visibility for work |
What About CRI?
CRI (Colour Rendering Index) measures how accurately colours appear under a light source. Higher is better:
CRI 70 (Basic)
CRI 80 (Good)
CRI 90+ (Excellent)
We recommend CRI 90+ for living spaces where colour accuracy matters
Pro Tips
- Use the same colour temperature throughout connected spaces
- Consider dimmable LEDs for flexibility between tasks and relaxation
- Cooler temperatures (4000K+) help with focus and concentration
- Warmer temperatures (2700-3000K) are better for evening wind-down
- Avoid mixing warm and cool temperatures in the same room
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