color temperature
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of color temperature
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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But many LED bulbs are installed with a much higher color temperature, near 4,000 Kelvins, which our brains interpret as harsh and bright, regardless of how many lumens they’re actually emitting.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
A cooler color temperature and a feeling of dread add to the faux persona environment, each hinting at the unwanted world closing in on him.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2024
Whether you use dim-to-warm lights or not, all of the fixtures in your kitchen should be a similar color temperature.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2024
“For best fall color, temperature and the amount of moisture are the main influences coupled with the duration and angle of sunlight,” Kyle Cotner, creator of theFoliageReport.com, wrote in an email.
From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2022
This feature automatically adjusts the color temperature of your lights based on the time of day.
From The Verge • Sep. 9, 2022
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