> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mmems.gitbook.io/calepin/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mmems.gitbook.io/calepin/algorithms/color-space/color-temperature-to-rgb/notes.md).

# Notes

Color temperature and perceived color of several lights

Degrees Kelvin Type of light source 1700-1800K Match fame 1850-1930K Candle fame 2000-3000K Sun at sunrise or sunset 2500-2900K Household tungsten bulb 3000K Tungsten lamp 500W-1k 3200-3500K Quartz lights 3200-7500K Fluorescent lights 3275K Tungsten lamp 2K 3380K Tungsten lamp 5K, 10K 5000-5400K Sun direct at noon 5500-6500K Daylight (Sun + Sky) 5500-6500K Sun through clouds/haze 6000-7500K Sky overcast 6500K RGB Monitor (white point) 7000-8000K Outdoor shade areas 8000-10000K Sky partly cloudy