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Which LED Light Color Temperature Should I Choose?

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When searching for LED lights, you'll come across the option to choose a color temperature. You might see it described as color temperature, CCT or Kelvin rating. With so many options, it can seem overwhelming at first.


We've put together an infographic and flowchart to help you out! You can also download the inforgraphic in PDF format here.


Also see our in-depth articles comparing 2700K vs 3000K, 4000K, and 5000K vs 6500K.







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