Lighting Insights - What Does CRI Mean?

When you’re picking out new eco-friendly lights for your home, you’ll see the letters “CRI” on the packaging followed by a number. So, what does this mean and is it important? Here are some insights from our team who are providing eligible homeowners with an LED upgrade through the Victorian Energy Upgrades program. 

Firstly, CRI stands for Colour Rendering Index. This is a scale that measures how colours look under artificial lighting in contrast to natural sunlight. The scale ranges from 0 to 100, with 0 indicating that the light changes colour significantly from what it looks like in natural sunlight, and 100 indicating that colours will be the most similar in appearance to how they look in natural sunlight.  

As a result, it’s very important to consider the CRI of your eco-friendly lights before you buy them, as they can have a big impact on the atmosphere and aesthetics of your home. 

What is the Best CRI for Lighting a Home? 

Almost no lighting offers a CRI of 100, but many LEDs get close. A CRI of 90 is considered high, while a CRI of 80 or less is considered mid-range to low. 

For a home, it’s best to aim for a CRI of 90 or higher. This is because: 

  • It creates more natural lighting, which is gentler on the eyes and creates a warmer atmosphere 
  • It is better lighting for photography, reading and working 
  • It better represents colours, which means everything from your art and décor to your clothes look the way they should whether it’s the middle of the day or middle of the night 

A high CRI simply means better lighting for your home. Mid-range and low CRI lightbulbs tend to wash colours out, make you look sickly, and can strain your eyes. Fortunately, high CRI lights are readily available and very affordable, especially if you choose to have an LED upgrade through the Victorian Energy Upgrades program. 

Get Your LED Upgrade to Eco-Friendly Lights Today Through the Victorian Energy Upgrades Program 

In2Energy is leading accredited provider of free LED upgrades under the Victorian Energy Upgrades program. All installations undertaken by our team are completed by registered electrical contractors (REC) and you will be provided with a Certificate of Electrical Safety after completion. To find out more or schedule your upgrade to eco-friendly lights, contact us today. 


 

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