thedoc007
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: What colour temperature is subjectively "pure white"?
Subjectively, I much prefer cooler tints. Anything below 5000k looks off to me...a white sheet of paper doesn't look white any more, it is that simple. I don't care how it "feels", I just want white to look white. As phrased, it is a silly question (though it has generated some interesting comments), because to know what the subjective "pure white" color is, all you have to do is some testing on your own. No one else can tell you what your preference will be, or what color temperature you will perceive as "pure white". For me, 5500-6500k is ideal. I originally bought into the idea that it wasn't good for home lighting, but after buying several different color bulbs, and trying them out, I have changed my mind. My ideal setup is similar to how saabluster designed the Rev Captor...a couple bright 6500k bulbs, and one dimmer 3700k bulb to boost the CRI.
Subjectively, I much prefer cooler tints. Anything below 5000k looks off to me...a white sheet of paper doesn't look white any more, it is that simple. I don't care how it "feels", I just want white to look white. As phrased, it is a silly question (though it has generated some interesting comments), because to know what the subjective "pure white" color is, all you have to do is some testing on your own. No one else can tell you what your preference will be, or what color temperature you will perceive as "pure white". For me, 5500-6500k is ideal. I originally bought into the idea that it wasn't good for home lighting, but after buying several different color bulbs, and trying them out, I have changed my mind. My ideal setup is similar to how saabluster designed the Rev Captor...a couple bright 6500k bulbs, and one dimmer 3700k bulb to boost the CRI.