Is there a sufficiently reliable way to get an acceptable measure of the actual colour temperature of the the light generated by an LED bulb, using generic hardware and/or software? Maybe there's an ...

Q: How important is color temperature in ambient lighting? Should this be a concern if you are using fluorescents or LEDs for your ambient lighting? A: Frankly, I think color temperature is important ...

Q: Just as I understand the concept of color temperature (Kelvin), now CRI is being bandied about as LEDs come into the market. What is it exactly? A: I am right there with you. From the beginning of ...

The interplay between lighting and colour perception is a multifaceted field that examines how the quality, intensity, and spectral properties of light influence the way colours are perceived by the ...

The color of light, expressed in Kelvins (K). The sun is about 5800 Kelvins. This is called a "temperature," because the hotter fire gets, the more it changes from a warm yellow glow to white. The ...

LEDs offer a new palette of colors to the world of lighting. First, learn these two basic types: soft white and daylight. Soft white refers to warm golden light at 2700 Kelvin, close to the look of ...

Since my start in 2008, I've covered a wide variety of topics from space missions to fax service reviews. At PCMag, much of my work focused on security and privacy services, as well as a video game or ...

I want to upgrade the lighting around my desk. I spend a lot of time here, as it's where I work from home, play video games, work on hobbies and crafts, etc... Right now I've got three LED "shop light ...

Philips Hue's "Natural Light" has starters rolling out to more users. The new feature gives users an option to set their lighting color temperature based on the sunlight. It is worth noting that ...