Don’t fluorescent lights look harsh and make people look pale and washed out?
Many of the fluorescent lights we have all seen in businesses and public places have looked this way. There are two measurements that determine color quality. The first is the color temperature, often referred to as “warm” or “cool”. All incandescent lamps emit a yellowish or warm light. Fluorescent lamps are available in a range of temperatures from the same warm we are used to in our homes to extremely cool temperatures for use in special applications and facilities such as hospital operating rooms. The second measurement is the color rendering. This is the ability of a light to accurately show the entire range of colors. Color rendering is measured by a scale known as the CRI or color rendering index. Fluorescent lamps are available in a range of CRI values. Good color rendering is important for most small business and home lighting: look for a CRI of 80 or higher. Bright Ideas can assist you in choosing the proper lighting for your particular use and style. We can help you choose l
