CCT

CCT comes from English and stands for Correlated Color Temperature. This defines the control of the color temperature (abbreviated to K for Kelvin) and thus reflects the color impression of a light source. CCT is about the temperature of a so -called Planck spotlight, which belongs to a certain color of the light. The lower the number of Kelvin, the warmer the light color looks.

In the case of lights with CCT function, the color temperature, usually conveniently by remote control, can be changed. A daylight curve can also be set, which can be very useful against the background that light colors have a great effect on our well -being. For example, a rather cold or blue -white light can be set during the day, since this reduces the concentration of the hormone melatonin in our blood and we therefore feel more active and lively. In the evening, the CCT function can then switch to a warm, dimmed light to increase the cosiness and increase the production of the sleep hormone.

Depending on the room, it makes sense to use different light colors, such as warmer for living room or bedrooms or colder for kitchen or study. However, you are most flexible with CCT LED lights, with which the color temperature can be converted and adjusted.

Characteristic light colors include:

Candcular light with a CCT of approx. 1500k
To find warm white with a CCT of less than 3300k, for example, with a incandescent lamp
Neutral white with the CCT value from 3300k to 5000K, for example in a fluorescent lamp or xenon lamp
Cold white (daylight white) with a CCT of over 5000k, for example, has the midday sun