The glowing mirror reflects the optimal condition: Recommended White Light Source Usage Chart

Color temperature describes the warmth or coolness of a light source. It's measured in Kelvin degrees on a scale of 1,000 to 10,000. Certain color temperatures are superior for specific tasks. For example, white light sources with a color temperature between 3500-5500 Kelvin are most appropriate for bathroom task lighting.

Under 3500 Kelvin

RESIDENTIAL

Living rooms, bedrooms, dens, and intimate dining areas.

COMMERCIAL

Luxury clothing, homegoods, shoe and jewelry stores, coffee shops, waiting rooms, hotel lobbies andhotel rooms.

4000-5500 Kelvin Neutral White

RESIDENTIAL

Bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms and home offces.

COMMERCIAL

Offces, conference rooms, classrooms,restrooms and store ceiling lights.

Over 5500 Kelvin

RESIDENTIAL

Kitchen tasklights,qarages,basementsattics and craft rooms.

COMMERCIAL

Commercial kitchens, labs, surgery and treatment rooms, warehouses, manufacturing locations, high-tech stores, display cases,showrooms, hangersand garages.