color temperature
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of color temperature
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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But if they’re replacing entire lamps, they could also tweak the color temperature to match the warmer feel that residents are pushing for.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
The older sodium lights typically had a color temperature of around 1,900 Kelvins, which our brains interpret as warm and cozy, almost like a fire.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
“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
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