In and out of the building, it is important to choose the right color temperature. A warm light will not give the same atmosphere as a cold light. So, if it is rather easy to choose for the interior of the house, depending on the rooms and the desired effect, what is it for the outside? What color temperature to choose? Here are all our tips to make the right choice.
Colour temperature: what is it?
First of all, it is important to understand what it means to be a color temperature or a light temperature. So before you get into the heart of the subject, you should do a little reminder of this concept. You must have noticed that all lighting does not emulate the same colorLike natural light, which can have different temperatures depending on the time of day, lighting can also have a variable light temperature. Thus, one distinguishes cold light which corresponds to a very white light, and warm light which is characterized by much more amber lighting.
It should be noted that the light temperature of a LED lighting expressed in Kelvins. The higher the Kelvins, the colder the light. It is considered that:
- hot light is between 2 200 and 3 200 Kelvins;
- Cold light corresponds to more than 5,000 Kelvins;
- neutral light oscillates between 3,200 and 5,000 Kelvins.
The choice will depend on your tastes, the rendering you want to give the room, but also on its use. For example, you will choose a warm temperature to create a warm atmosphere. For the spaces where you are required to work, you will prefer a colder temperature. So, to sum up: a warm temperature to create a friendly atmosphere, and a cold light to favor functional and visibility. But, what about outdoor lighting? Do these rules apply to the garden as well?
Garden lighting: cold light VS hot light
Hot white
If you wish create a friendly and warm atmosphere within your outdoors, then you have to choose a warm light. This type of light is known to be pleasant and soothing. It is particularly recommended for outdoor decorations such as lanterns, appliques and spots. “Hot light is also recommended to illuminate the terrace or certain types of plants, adds Christophe Coelho. Choose the Led Madrid Lumihome appliqué and bring a warm and reassuring atmosphere to your terrace. You can also delimit its contours thanks to the Lumihome hot white recessed LED spots.
To illuminate your massives or some specific points of hot lighting, you can also opt for the hot white COB LED flash spots Lumihome. You will appreciate the pleasant and warm look, their concentrated lighting angle and their light of great purity.
Cold white
Cold colour temperature is recommended for illuminate functional spaces, where it is necessary to have excellent visibilityIt is also ideal for modernising spaces. We previously talked about the garden terrace that is more compatible with hot lighting. Yet, the terrace has elements that require good visibility. Therefore, you can also illuminate the table of the garden lounge with a ceiling lamp emitting cold white light, for example. Some areas such as garage or garden shelter where you do DIY and gardening work also require cold light.
The roadmarking will also be more functional if you opt for the cold temperature. Prefer this type of light to light up your garage driveway. If you have a swimming pool and want to light up, again, cold lighting will make it better to bring out the blue of your water body. You can opt for 12V Lumihome built-in LED spots, perfect for producing white light, soft and not blinding.
Finally, cold white is also suitable for certain types of plants. Cold white outdoor picket spots will create successful lighting of your plants, massives and other shrubs.
The RGB CTC to illuminate the garden
If you want to create a visual impact in your garden, you can choose to RBG CTC technology. What is it? RGB means Red Green Blue. These are the three essential colors to get more than 10 million shades of light. The term CTC means Changing Color Temperature. It means a LED module that offers only three shades of white (cold, hot and neutral). RGB CTC, it is the combination of the two technologies on one and the same bulb that allows to simulate all colors in addition to the three shades of white. You can enjoy lighting your plants in colours, for example, changing according to your moods, or highlighting various external elements.
The RGB CTC lighting allows you to provide a solution for the most hesitant of you and those who fail to choose between hot, cold, or colour lighting. If you are shared, you can also opt for lighting solutions with variation of hot to cold white, as is the case with the RGB CTC lighting. Led Sun 2 000 Lumihome solar floor lamp.
Discover the RGB CTC Lumihome range and enjoy creating your outdoor atmospheres. 的Our RGB CTC outdoor LED projector is ideal for highlighting your trees and shrubs thanks to its adjustable angle and infinite color palette, adds Christophe Coelho. We also offer RGB CTC built-in LED spots that are fully adapted to illuminate the contours of your swimming pool. Finally, to create an original and elegant light on your facade or plant hedge, discover the exclusive RGB CTC LED facade bar.
You know how to choose the color temperature for your outdoors. You must remember that warm white is used for the spaces you want to make user friendly. Cold white is preferred for its practicality. It is perfect for making a functional space or to modernise an environment. Don't hesitate to browse our wide range of hot white and cold white LED bulbs to make your choice.
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