How to Get the Colour of Your LED Lightbulbs Right

There are a couple of challenges to overcome when replacing your old lightbulbs with LED lightbulbs, and one important one is getting the colour of your bulbs right. Here are some tips from our team, who is offering free LED upgrades to homeowners around Melbourne under the Victorian energy efficiency scheme.
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The Color Temperature Scale 

Knowing the colour temperature scale is important when choosing LED lightbulbs for your home, as this ensures you get the right colour lighting for your space. 

Colour temperature is measured in Kelvin (K) and is usually technically referred to as Correlated Colour Temperature (CCT) on lighting specifications. 

The way we describe colour temperature is a little confusing because it is the opposite of heat temperature. For example, the higher the colour temperature in Kelvin, the cooler the colour, and the lower the Kelvin, the warmer it is. 

When choosing LED lightbulbs for your free LED upgrade under the Victorian energy efficiency scheme, you need to know what Kelvin you want your bulbs to be in your home. 

How to Choose the Right Colour Temperature LED Lightbulbs 

The colour temperature scale will help you decide how warm or cool you want your lighting to be. To illustrate what these numbers look like in reality, here are a few general examples from warmest to coldest light. 
  • 1700K – This is similar to the light of a match flame or those orange sodium streetlights. 
  • 2400K – This colour temperature is like a standard incandescent bulb or filament lamp. 
  • 2700K – This is similar to a soft white lightbulb, like a compact fluorescent. 
  • 4000K – This is a neutral white light, neither warm nor cool. 
  • 5000K – This is a cooler white light, similar to morning daylight. 
  • 6000K – This is a bright cool light, like a camera flash. 
  • 6500K – These is very cool daylight colour, like fluorescent tube lighting. 
While manufacturers use terms like cool daylight and warm daylight to describe the colour of their ranges of LED lightbulbs, the exact colour will vary between brands. For example, one brand can call a 500K lightbulb “daylight” while another will describe it as “cool daylight”. That’s why it is important to look at the 4-digit number in Kelvin rather than the description, so you get a uniform colour throughout your space. 

Warm or Cool Light? 

The colour of your LED lightbulbs that you choose your free LED upgrade under the Victorian energy efficiency scheme is all about your own personal preference. Generally, warm light (more yellow in colour) is considered gentler and more atmospheric (often used in living rooms, bedrooms, and passages) while cool lights (brighter and more blue in colour) are more task-appropriate (often used in kitchens, bathrooms and workshops). 

However, it is entirely up to you, and many people use warm lights throughout their home without issue. Generally speaking, LED lightbulbs at 3000K are the most popular choice, balancing brightness with a softer light. 

If you would like to schedule your free LED upgrade under the Victorian energy efficiency scheme, please contact the In2Energy team. We are fully accredited through the scheme, and are licensed and ensured contractors, ensuring a smooth and rewarding upgrade experience. 
Location: Brandon Park VIC 3150, Australia

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