color temperature

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of color temperature

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Longcore says his ideal color temperature is 1,800 Kelvins.

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

“Put lights on dimmer switches and update color temperature of light bulbs to create mood and ambience,” she says.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 9, 2023

“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

In terms of features, the popular e-reader offers months-long battery life, support for adjustable color temperature, and USB-C charging, which allows you to fast charge the device when it does run out of juice.

From The Verge • Aug. 16, 2022