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Hanko_ said:
My first headlights with a quoted colour temperature were HID's on my then '01 Chrysler 300M. They were rated 4300K, and chosen as an ideal balance between the yellow-orange hues of lower temps, typical of tungsten filaments, and the purple tendency of higher. As you go higher, towards the UV area, less light is actually visible to our eyes. 10,000K is available and it's like wearing sunglasses at night.
5000K is very popular in aftermarket offerings.
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https://www.perplexity.ai/search/highest-light-temperature-in-d-IfR6ZYYqTbuz2ss8BmgE6Q Not sure where you got that information….. just saying.
Using 10,000K lights in industrial settings offers several benefits:
• Enhanced Visibility: The bright, bluish-white light improves visibility for detailed tasks, reducing errors and increasing safety.
• Increased Alertness: Cooler light temperatures can boost worker alertness and productivity, making them ideal for environments requiring high concentration.
• Energy Efficiency: High Kelvin lights often allow for lower wattage usage while maintaining brightness, leading to reduced energy costs.
• Color Accuracy: These lights provide excellent color rendering, crucial in industries where color differentiation is essential.
Overall, they create a vibrant and efficient work environment.
 
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1st Vette said:
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/highest-light-temperature-in-d-IfR6ZYYqTbuz2ss8BmgE6Q Not sure where you got that information….. just saying.
Using 10,000K lights in industrial settings offers several benefits:
• Enhanced Visibility: The bright, bluish-white light improves visibility for detailed tasks, reducing errors and increasing safety.
• Increased Alertness: Cooler light temperatures can boost worker alertness and productivity, making them ideal for environments requiring high concentration.
• Energy Efficiency: High Kelvin lights often allow for lower wattage usage while maintaining brightness, leading to reduced energy costs.
• Color Accuracy: These lights provide excellent color rendering, crucial in industries where color differentiation is essential.
Overall, they create a vibrant and efficient work environment.
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What is the Brightest HID Color?​


The brightest HID bulb color is white, which falls in the 4300K, 5000K, and 6000K color temperature range.


From our testing and experience, we found that 6000K produces the ultimate light color when considering brightness and visibility.


4300K and 5000K will be close seconds but will have a very light tint of yellow (4300K) or a very faint tint of blue (5000K). Ultimately, it will come down to your personal preferences.


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Higher Kelvins, Lower Brightness​


Most people shopping for HIDs believe that a higher bulb temperature will yield a brighter light but this is in fact not true.


As the bulb color temperature increases to reach blue and purple levels, the brightness levels will begin dropping quickly so don't get fooled.

From HID Xenon Color Chart - Ultimate Headlight Temperature Guide - XenonPro.com (https://www.xenonpro.com/hid-xenon-temperatures-color-chart-ultimate-headlight-guide?srsltid=AfmBOooUWYbwRvpBLve3CxDeCn1-fbZr7yH1VAhyBs-wqwCJR067pfaU)
 
Hanko_ said:
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What is the Brightest HID Color?​


The brightest HID bulb color is white, which falls in the 4300K, 5000K, and 6000K color temperature range.


From our testing and experience, we found that 6000K produces the ultimate light color when considering brightness and visibility.


4300K and 5000K will be close seconds but will have a very light tint of yellow (4300K) or a very faint tint of blue (5000K). Ultimately, it will come down to your personal preferences.


XenonPro - HID Headlight Kits Banner



Higher Kelvins, Lower Brightness​


Most people shopping for HIDs believe that a higher bulb temperature will yield a brighter light but this is in fact not true.


As the bulb color temperature increases to reach blue and purple levels, the brightness levels will begin dropping quickly so don't get fooled.

From HID Xenon Color Chart - Ultimate Headlight Temperature Guide - XenonPro.com (https://www.xenonpro.com/hid-xenon-temperatures-color-chart-ultimate-headlight-guide?srsltid=AfmBOooUWYbwRvpBLve3CxDeCn1-fbZr7yH1VAhyBs-wqwCJR067pfaU)
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The “ best “ choice of lighting is the one that works for you.
Lumens and Kelvin measure different aspects of light and are not directly correlated. Lumens quantify brightness, while Kelvin indicates color temperature, ranging from warm (2700K) to cool (6500K) light. Higher Kelvin lights may appear brighter due to their color but do not inherently produce more lumens per watt. Thus, a bulb can have high lumens at low Kelvin or vice versa, depending on its design and technology used. Understanding both metrics is essential for selecting appropriate lighting for specific applications. Having been an an Electrical Contractor for 35 years I have had numerous discussions with both suppliers and customers regarding this topic and every time it comes down to what I said about “ the one that works for you “ . No disrespect intended. It’s a somewhat more complex topic than meets the eye. And we were originally talking about garage lighting, not headlights, ;)
 
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1st Vette said:
The “ best “ choice of lighting is the one that works for you.
Lumens and Kelvin measure different aspects of light and are not directly correlated. Lumens quantify brightness, while Kelvin indicates color temperature, ranging from warm (2700K) to cool (6500K) light. Higher Kelvin lights may appear brighter due to their color but do not inherently produce more lumens per watt. Thus, a bulb can have high lumens at low Kelvin or vice versa, depending on its design and technology used. Understanding both metrics is essential for selecting appropriate lighting for specific applications. Having been an an Electrical Contractor for 35 years I have had numerous discussions with both suppliers and customers regarding this topic and every time it comes down to what I said about “ the one that works for you “ . No disrespect intended. It’s a somewhat more complex topic than meets the eye. And we were originally talking about garage lighting, not headlights, ;)
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No disrespect taken. And, incidentally, I've been a licensed electrician since April, 1972, have also had some lighting experience.
I agree, "The one that works for you".
Sorry, Jack.
 

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