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joanw2947
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Nov 08, 2015

Question about Kelvin temp of LED lights

We are looking to replace the LED lights we bought for our RV. I think they are 6000K and seem bluish to me. They were inexpensive and bought from Amazon. I have found a supplier -- M4 Products -- that carries 5500 (called cool), 4500 (called natural) and 3200 (called warm). The bulbs are $13 each. I am leaning toward the 4500 because I like a white light but not the bluish tint. My husband is voting for the 3200 bulbs. If anyone has experience or advise in this area, I would appreciate the input. Also if you have used this supplier or can recommend another comments would be appreciated.
  • agesilaus's avatar
    agesilaus
    Explorer III
    Nov 08, 2015
    color temp

    As you can see from the table, sunlight is around 5000-6000K, I've seen 5700 K used. Some LED lamps will have a CRI rating (color rendering index) and the closer that is to 100 the closer that lamp is to real sunlight. Anything in the mid 90's is good. However a lot of people are used to incandescent lamps which have a distinctly yellow cast and so a bulb designed to match sunlight will seem to be blue to them.

    All this comes down to what you like, if you are happier with 4500 K lamps then get them. I got a 5700 K 100 W bulb from Home Depot, Phillips brand, for $10 a few days ago. That's my price point.

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