In comparison to the alternatives of incandescent and CFL lights, LED lights have been proven to be the better option. They offer more advantages including being the greenest light source available and the longest lasting. The illuminating power of an LED bulb is dictated by color temperature or Kelvin temperature, and we at Simon Electric, LLC would like to share the temperature guide for the right bulb for the various applications.
LED; Light Emitting Diode
We would first like to cover the basics of LED bulbs before getting into the Kelvin temperature. Actually ‘light emitting diodes,’ LED is an acronym. Not only do these bulbs last 25 times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs and use 75% less energy, but with continuing lower pricing the rise of popularity only increases, as they are even a more cost-effective light source. Nearly as inexpensive as incandescent and CFL bulbs, LED technology has evolved from a 100-year old scientific oddity that engineers and scientists have transformed into a product line worth a multi-million dollars.
LED Colors Chart
Derived from a compound called gallium arsenide, infrared LEDs were originally called ‘semiconductor radiant diodes.’ When an electric current was passed-through this semiconductor material, the electroluminescence, or light emission was the end result. Not only creating bigger and brighter light, scientists and researchers were able to bring red and yellow hues to LEDs by adding other elements to semiconductor materials later in development. Once LED bulbs were originally only capable of emitting a single color or frequency of light, but in recent advancements there is now a wide variety of hues due to the LED technology.
LED Lifespan & Life Expectancy
As another benefit, the LED bulb can create the same amount of light using just 10-watts while producing minimal heat that a 60-watt incandescent does. Though they don’t last forever, LED bulbs have an impressive lifespan. With no heated filament of unusual gases, bulbs last more than three years if left running 24/7 in research studies. Giving home and business owners an incentive to make the switch to LED lighting, LEDs are flexible and can be applied in an array of environments from freezers to the front porch.
Energy Saving LED Light Bulb Facts
Providing a mind-blowing $250 billion in energy savings, over the next two decades, LEDs are hoped to reduce energy consumption for lighting by 50%. Currently in homes where LED bulbs are being used, they are only 10% of the energy bill. It is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 1,800 tons in the next 20 years, providing the country makes the switch.
LED Light Color Temperature Chart
LED Kelvin temperature guide determines LED lighting hue:
Less than 2,000 – Ideal for ambient lighting, it is comparable to a candle, which the dim glow of bulbs less than 2,000K.
2,000-3,000K – Best for day-to-day lighting, it is generally, used for living, bedrooms, dining, and outdoor living areas, the soft white, slightly yellow-hued glow of this temperature.
3,100-4,500K – Tell help you work, it is a bright white light frequently used in surrounding vanities, offices work space, and the kitchen.
4,600-6,500K – Mimicking daylight, the bright blue-white lights illuminate the bulbs are used to display areas and workspaces.
6,500K+ – Bright blueish hues make this application optimal in commercial environments.
Variable – Color-changing and dimmer smart bulb options quickly tailor their lighting via compatible mobile device, or Alexa/Siri/Google home homeowners.
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