Q: Is it true that the type of bulb in a fixture affects the colour of light in a room?

Shane:Yes, that is absolutely true, and the "right" colour is usually a very subjective choice. For example, an environment with "warm" colours (typically reds, yellows and browns) will generally look more appealing and richer under warm lamps while "cool" colours (blues, greens and grays) will look more pleasing and natural under cool lamps.

Pam:When talking about white light sources we use the description "warm" and "cool." White light with a yellowish tinge (think candlelight and fireplaces) is considered "warm." Incandescent lamps produce a warm white colour. Bluish white (think moonlight on cold snow) is considered "daylight." Fluorescent lamps can produce warm white or daylight (or anywhere in-between) depending on the mix of phosphors used.

Shane:It is important to remember that indoor spaces lit to lower light levels will typically look and feel better under warm lamps, while higher light levels are easier to tolerate using cool lighting. A space that receives an abundance of sunlight may seem more natural when cooler lamps are installed since their light is closer to high colour temperature of natural daylight.

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