color temperature
noun
: the temperature at which a blackbody emits radiant energy competent to evoke a color the same as that evoked by radiant energy from a given source (such as a lamp)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The color temperature of the lights was specifically chosen to be close to daylight. 
Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 11 July 2017 This light also has two color temperatures, one to match tungsten, which is the color temperature of standard light bulbs, and the other to match daylight. Stinson Carter, Wired, 14 July 2022 Four fixtures that light a sidewalk at Kickapoo Valley Reserve were replaced only a handful of years ago with LEDs that emit a higher color temperature, producing a blueish light that isn't dark sky-friendly. Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 28 June 2022 This model comes in two sizes, several finishes, and different color temperature options for the LED bulb. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 16 June 2022 Lightforce takes special care to ensure its driving lights operate at 5,000 kelvin, which should be considered an ideal color temperature. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 18 Aug. 2020 Another popular wellness technology feature for spa bathrooms is circadian lighting, which ties into smart home systems and automates brightness and color temperature to fit morning and bedtime schedules. Jamie Gold, Forbes, 3 May 2022 The apparent brightness of cold color temperature LEDs does not typically add up to more effective lights in the real world. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 14 Jan. 2022 While close up, against a garage door, the light looked much brighter, out on the road, the very cool, nearly blue color temperature of the LEDs failed to provide any additional vision. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 14 Jan. 2022 See More
Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 11 July 2017 This light also has two color temperatures, one to match tungsten, which is the color temperature of standard light bulbs, and the other to match daylight. Stinson Carter, Wired, 14 July 2022 Four fixtures that light a sidewalk at Kickapoo Valley Reserve were replaced only a handful of years ago with LEDs that emit a higher color temperature, producing a blueish light that isn't dark sky-friendly. Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 28 June 2022 This model comes in two sizes, several finishes, and different color temperature options for the LED bulb. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 16 June 2022 Lightforce takes special care to ensure its driving lights operate at 5,000 kelvin, which should be considered an ideal color temperature. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 18 Aug. 2020 Another popular wellness technology feature for spa bathrooms is circadian lighting, which ties into smart home systems and automates brightness and color temperature to fit morning and bedtime schedules. Jamie Gold, Forbes, 3 May 2022 The apparent brightness of cold color temperature LEDs does not typically add up to more effective lights in the real world. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 14 Jan. 2022 While close up, against a garage door, the light looked much brighter, out on the road, the very cool, nearly blue color temperature of the LEDs failed to provide any additional vision. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 14 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1916, in the meaning defined above