{"id":114722,"date":"2026-07-21T22:21:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T19:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ledekspert.eu\/teadmiskeskus\/how-to-choose-colour-temperature\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T22:21:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T19:21:46","slug":"how-to-choose-colour-temperature","status":"publish","type":"teadmiskeskus","link":"https:\/\/ledekspert.eu\/en\/teadmiskeskus\/how-to-choose-colour-temperature\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose the right colour temperature"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Colour temperature is measured in kelvins (K) and decides whether light looks warm or cool<\/strong>. It has no effect on brightness \u2014 only on how a room feels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What kelvin means<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Kelvin<\/th>Character<\/th>Where to use<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
2700\u20133000 K<\/td>warm white<\/td>bedroom, living room, dining table<\/td><\/tr>
3500\u20134000 K<\/td>neutral white<\/td>kitchen, bathroom, home office<\/td><\/tr>
5000\u20136500 K<\/td>cool white<\/td>garage, workshop, storage<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For living spaces: 2700\u20133000 K<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Warm light is closest to the old incandescent bulb \u2014 relaxing and inviting. It is the default for bedrooms and living rooms, especially in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For kitchens and desks: 3500\u20134000 K<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Neutral white keeps you alert and renders colours accurately \u2014 important where you cook or work. Pay attention to CRI 90+<\/strong> here too, otherwise food and materials look wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For technical spaces: 5000\u20136500 K<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cool light is energising and reveals detail, but it makes living rooms feel clinical. Keep it for the garage, workshop and storage areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to avoid mistakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n