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22nd September 2025 | Written By: Rika Aash<\/a> | Read Time: 3min | Last Updated: 22nd September 2025<\/em><\/p>\n

You must have come across the term \u2018light colour temperature\u2019 many times while shopping for lights for your spaces. But do you know what it actually means? And why is it important to understand its use and applications. In this blog, we will understand what is colour temperature, different types of colour temperatures, and their applications.
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\u200bUnderstanding Types of Geysers<\/h2>\n

Colour temperature refers to the tone or appearance of light as seen by the human eye. Measured in Kelvins (K), colour temperature can range from warm to neutral, cool, and daylight. They are typically found in the range of 2700K-6500K.<\/p>\n

Refer to the table below to understand Kelvin colour temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Colour Temperature<\/th>\nAppearance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
<3000K<\/td>\nWarm\/Yellowish Light<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3000-4000K<\/td>\nNeutral White<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4000-5000K<\/td>\nBright White<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5000\u20136500K+<\/td>\nDaylight\/Bluish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

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\u200bTypes of Light Colour Temperatures & its applications<\/h2>\n

Having knowledge of different colour temperatures can help you select appropriate lighting for different spaces. Let\u2019s understand the main types in detail.<\/p>\n