FAQ/Common questions we receive: Q: Which tint should I get - COOL or NEUTRAL/WARM? A: Tint Color/Rendition is a very subjective matter. Different tint Color/rendition may be preferred for different applications, and different people may have varied color preference. All things considered
(similar lumen output) most people prefer:
Cool/White/6000K+ is generally preferred for INDOOR/URBAN use as light appears to be brighter due to reflection from the whiter interior surfaces. Outdoors - greens/browns, wildlife, etc will have a dull gray look.
Neutral/Warm/4000K+ is generally preferred for OUTDOOR/RURAL use as the
green/brown colors of
foliage, wildlife etc appear in a more natural color - you see more
detail, contrast, better depth perception, and color rendition. Warm/Neutral is
also considered better in smoky/dusty/foggy environments.
NOTE: Every monitor displays color differently, and every monitor typically has been user adjusted based on their personal preferences - the above pictures were taken using a standard "daylight" setting on camera - and may display on your monitor slightly more or less Cool/Warm than in actuality.
MORE Q/A
Q: Cool/White/6000K or Neutral/Warm/4300K Color LED? A: Bright blue/cool LED have been around for a while, but due to
recent developments in LED technology - we now have a choice in
color rendition - with the efficiency of LED! Output color is a
personal preference - some people don't like the bluish/cool color of
LED preferring the color of light from a typical incandescent bulb, and
some people
don't like the yellowish/white color of an incandescent bulb preferring
the look of typical fluorescent lighting. (see the side-by-side indoor/outdoor pics for more comparisons).
Q: What is Color Temperature/What is "K"? A: Color Temperature is a measurement in Degrees Kelvin that
indicates the hue of a specific type of light source. Kelvin = Kelvin is a unit of measure of Color Temperature - higher color temperatures (5500 K or more) are "COOL" (green–blue)
colors, and lower color temperatures (2700–3000 K) "WARM" (yellow–red)
colors. LED's have historically been in the COOL range, while incandescent bulb output is WARM. see also Color Temperature and Kruithof Curve.