Impact of Color Temperature on Human Psyche
Did you know that the temperature and colour of light can affect your mood and productivity? Warm light (warm white) has been shown to increase feelings of happiness and relax, while cooler light (cool white) can increase alertness.
Different light colours emit different light temperatures. Depending on what you want to achieve, you should choose a specific light colour. This blog discusses the effects of light colour and colour temperature on the human psyche. Stay tuned!
How can light colour affect the human mood?
Colour temperature is a measure of the colour of light. It is measured in the unit Kelvin (K). The higher the Kelvin value, the cooler the light. The lower the Kelvin value, the warmer the light. This described colour temperature of light can have a significant effect on the human mood.
For example, warm light has been shown to improve mood and increase alertness, while cool light can help reduce stress and promote relaxation. In general, warm light is better suited for daytime, while cool light is better suited for nighttime.
However, when it comes to light colour, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Some people prefer warmer light during the day, while others find that cooler light helps them concentrate better and stay productive. Ultimately, especially in the commercial sector, it is important to define industry-specific goals and use these to decide on luminaires in the light colour that suits you best. We are happy to help you with this!
Influence of colour temperature on productivity
According to a recent study, the colour temperature in your office can have a significant impact on your productivity. The study found that employees who worked in offices with cool, bluish lighting were more productive than those who worked in warmer, yellowish offices.
Researchers believe that cooler tones stimulate the mind and promote concentration, while the warmer tones are more relaxing and can lead to fatigue.
When it comes to office productivity, the colour temperature of light bulbs can be just as important as the number of hours you work!
The ideal light colour for productivity in the logistics and industrial sectors is therefore in the cool white to daylight white range of 4000K – 6500K. Higher light colours of 6500K, which are very similar to natural daylight, are used less in offices. Here, the cool white light colour of 4000K has established itself as the best choice.
This type of light not only helps people stay awake and focused, but also reduces eye strain and thus protects against fatigue at the workplace. It is therefore not surprising that many offices and even schools are switching to cool white light to increase productivity.
Conclusion
The light colour of a luminaire refers to the “warmth” or “coldness” of the light it emits. Our LED lamps are available in a range of colour temperatures, from 2700K (warm white) to 6500K (daylight white).
If you want to optimise productivity, or even the atmosphere in your company, we will be happy to advise you on the best solution for you from our wide range.
Your team from WSU lights.