color temperature

noun

, Optics, Photography.

1. a temperature defined in terms of the temperature of a black body at which it emits light of a specified spectral distribution: used to specify the color of a light source.

Word History and Origins

Origin of color temperature¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

For areas that serve double duty, such as a home office tucked in the corner of a bedroom, LED light strips that change color temperatures will allow you to change the light to fit the occasion.

From Popular-Science

I discourage mixing color temperatures within an area because, in the most technical terms, it looks bad.

From Popular-Science

With the touch of a button, you can also adjust the color temperature and brightness of the light for versatility throughout the workday.

From Popular-Science

Anything from a directional lamp to an LED panel can add extra lighting to your setup, but the more control you have over the color temperature of your light, the better.

From Time