Property
Color Temperature v1.0
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Definition
The thermodynamic metric, measured in Kelvins, defining the apparent visual warmth or coolness of the broad-spectrum white light emitted by a photonic source.
Description
Dictates the psychological ambiance, ergonomic visual comfort, and circadian rhythm impact of illumination within architectural and occupational environments.
Example
4000
Technical definition
Data type
Float
Unit
Kelvin (K)
Quantity Kind
Correlated Colour Temperature
Usage
Property groups (1)
References
Reference documents (2)
- CIE S 017 ILV International Lighting Vocabulary v1.0
- IEC 62722 Luminaire Performance Requirements v1.0