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Correlated Color Temperature (CCT)
	Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) is the overall color appearance of a light source. It is measured in degrees of Kelvin or "K", and creates the ambiance of the space you are lighting. The color of the light can influence a person's behavior and performance. To help visualize the color, it is described as either "warm" or "cool." Warm lights are around 2,700K and provide a cozy and friendly atmosphere appropriate for restaurants, homes, boutiques, and retail stores. Cool lights communicate neatness and efficiency. These lights, around 4,100K, work best in office areas, classrooms, mass merchandisers, and hospitals.
	Different Colors 1000Bulbs.com offers lamps in many colors to suit virtually any lighting application. Outlined below are the various color temperatures (CCT) currently available: 10,000K - A very high CCT used in horticulture and aquarium applications. 6,000-6,500K - A high CCT daylight source used to simulate average outdoor light conditions. 5,000K - Enhances blues, dulls reds, and imparts a bluish tint to whites and greens. Used mainly in museums, jewelry stores, and hospitals. 3,700K-4,000K - Neutral colored light. Enhances colors equally without emphasizing yellow or blue. Used mainly in showrooms, bookstores, and office areas. 3,000K-3,200K - Most commonly used in homes but also in libraries, office areas, and retail stores. 2,700K - Used in restaurants, hotel lobbies, boutiques, and homes. To learn more about the terms used on this page and on our site visit our Glossary of Terms.