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What is the best colour temperature for lights in commercial spaces?

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(@david_green)
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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?



   
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(@harriet_paul)
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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).

 



   
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(@ruby_walker)
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Either cool white or daylight white should be fine.



   
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(@russell_natalie)
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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.



   
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(@bing_martina)
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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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Parking garages, outdoor sites and sporting stadiums generally use daylight white which is about 4000K to 5000K.



   
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