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What is the best colour temperature for lights in commercial spaces?
(@david_green)
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18/09/2018 7:05 pm
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I am about to put in lights in a number of commercial spaces, and wonder if there is an optimal colour temperature?
(@harriet_paul)
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18/09/2018 7:28 pm
Definitely keep away from warm white (2500-3200K) range.
If the commercial light is going into an office then go for cool white colour temperature (3200-4000K).
If it goes into an industrial or hospital space then use daylight white (4000-5000K).
(@ruby_walker)
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18/09/2018 7:31 pm
Either cool white or daylight white should be fine.
(@russell_natalie)
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18/09/2018 7:40 pm
Studies have shown that cool white and daylight white create alertness, whereas warm white creates a relaxed environment ... so you definitely want to go for either cool white or daylight white.
(@bing_martina)
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18/09/2018 7:42 pm
Retail stores most often go for cool white which is about 2700K to 4000K colour temperature. Daylight white has a blue tinge to it which can be a little off-putting.
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18/09/2018 7:43 pm
Parking garages, outdoor sites and sporting stadiums generally use daylight white which is about 4000K to 5000K.
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