LED Basics(1) - Color Temperature

LED light bulbs, like regular bulbs range from Warm White to Soft White to Cool white.

5500K = Cool White

3000 - 3500K = Soft White

2500 - 3000 = Warm White

Most stores just copy the color temperature from the LED manufacturer they buy from. Often times this is inaccurate. i.e. they'll say it's soft white, when it's actually Cool White, or slightly bluish.

Also they'll specify a WIDE range, such as 5000 - 7000K. 2000K is quite a big difference in color. Look for side by side comparisons or "real-life" photos of two LED track lights in action to get a good idea.

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