Cold White or Warm White LEDs For Your Display?? - Page 3

generalszabo · 03-19-2023, 02:31 PM

That's the only thing moducase need to add, a dimmer option. It really is the only thing they are missing

How2TrainKaiju · 03-19-2023, 05:36 PM

Back when it was just cool vs warm, I always preferred warm. I just like the soft glow, even if it's not so good for details or on top of some colors. Now that we have much more dialed-in control with LEDs, I like what most sources just call "neutral" or "true" white, which is usually depicted as being smack in the middle. Warm feels too yellow now, and cool feels way too blue.

**SDguy** · 03-19-2023, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by How2TrainKaiju

Back when it was just cool vs warm, I always preferred warm. I just like the soft glow, even if it's not so good for details or on top of some colors. Now that we have much more dialed-in control with LEDs, I like what most sources just call "neutral" or "true" white, which is usually depicted as being smack in the middle. Warm feels too yellow now, and cool feels way too blue.

I assume you mean like 4000 kelvin? How do you like them; which do you use? They weren't very common (other than bulb style lights for rooms) when I was doing my displays. I see a few strip version available on Amazon but I've been hesitant since I worry I'll still think they are too warm.

ZenLogikos · 03-19-2023, 07:19 PM

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I assume you mean like 4000 kelvin? How do you like them; which do you use? They weren't very common (other than bulb style lights for rooms) when I was doing my displays. I see a few strip version available on Amazon but I've been hesitant since I worry I'll still think they are too warm.

I haven't finished and lit my display area yet, but I've played around with different color temps for built-in LED closet fixtures, and I'm pretty convinced that buying the commonly named "cool white" will be perfect (at least for me).

4000K (much more common now), strikes the perfect balance between color accuracy and warmth. For me, 'warm white' is for living areas, 'daylight' is for working areas (garage, basement, attic), and 'cool white' is for display areas. Pantry and walk-in closets I go for 'daylight', smaller closets 'cool white'. So I'm a little different from the chart's recommendations...

Many obviously frequently combine two areas (display and work desk, or display and bedroom, etc.), so that's a tough call, but I like what you did.

Drakul · 03-20-2023, 12:39 AM

I think (but don't quote me) that the warm strip I have in mine from Moducase is 3700K.

qz33 · 03-20-2023, 02:41 AM

For whatever its worth, just for me personally I can't stand LEDs that aren't rectified especially in daylight. Some LEDs do change color temperature some when dimmed, they make them with just such a capability.
At the very least perception comes into play. A cool/daylight color temp can be much more tolerable dimmer than a full strength warm light.

**SDguy** · 03-20-2023, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ZenLogikos

I haven't finished and lit my display area yet, but I've played around with different color temps for built-in LED closet fixtures, and I'm pretty convinced that buying the commonly named "cool white" will be perfect (at least for me).

4000K (much more common now), strikes the perfect balance between color accuracy and warmth. For me, 'warm white' is for living areas, 'daylight' is for working areas (garage, basement, attic), and 'cool white' is for display areas. Pantry and walk-in closets I go for 'daylight', smaller closets 'cool white'. So I'm a little different from the chart's recommendations...

Many obviously frequently combine two areas (display and work desk, or display and bedroom, etc.), so that's a tough call, but I like what you did.

Thanks!

I like that chart a lot, though I REALLY want to switch the "Cool White" and "Daylight" labels lol.

Halcyon · 03-20-2023, 09:42 AM

Atm I have LED-Tube T8, 9W 4000K called 'neutral white'.

65cm long with acrylicglass dome, between 900LM and 1200LM. Nice brightness and color. It is about the maximum light intensity your eyes can see directly into the source without negative effects.

**SDguy** · 03-20-2023, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Halcyon

Atm I have LED-Tube T8, 9W 4000K called 'neutral white'.

65cm long with acrylicglass dome, between 900LM and 1200LM. Nice brightness and color. It is about the maximum light intensity your eyes can see directly into the source without negative effects.

That's a really good point/consideration. LED's in direct line of sight can be really annoying, and will definitely influence the brightness and color temperature you pick.

generalszabo · 03-20-2023, 10:44 AM

Never mind looking into the light, all this temperature talk is giving me a headache lol

I'm trying to plan my next display and I have no idea what I'm buying. I thought moducase was the best option but by the time it's delivered I might have totally changed my display, I also don't want it too bright lol anybody else stressed out about these decisions?