How to Use color temperature in a Sentence

color temperature

noun
  • And look at the number of kelvins to gauge a bulb’s color temperature.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
  • The shift in color temperature alone can make a room feel calmer and more inviting.
    — Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
  • That’s a huge range of color temperature.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Opt for soft white bulbs with a low color temperature and luminance.
    — Gina Mayfield, Dallas News, 13 Sep. 2023
  • The color temperature changes and whites are much easier on the eyes.
    — Dieter Bohn, The Verge, 13 July 2018
  • The lamp comes with a carrying case, can be dimmed, and offers warm or cool color temperatures.
    — Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
  • It's switched on and off via a third button on the grip, and can be set to white, natural or warm color temperatures.
    — Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Some floodlights are dimmable or have color temperature options ranging from bright to warm.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 25 Sep. 2022
  • The truth is that color temperature is just one aspect of how our phone light is stimulating our brains.
    — Edward Vega, Vox, 20 May 2024
  • The grayscale test can also tell you if your color temperature is off because the center gray boxes will have a tint.
    — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 1 Dec. 2022
  • The light also has three brightness settings, each with its own color temperature.
    — Michael Desjardin, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2020
  • The bulbs are also moisture-proof and are offered in two color temperatures, daylight white and warm white.
    — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Set any mood with Wyze Bulb’s tunable white color temperature.
    — Maren Estrada, BGR, 27 Apr. 2021
  • When shopping for bulbs, check the packaging for the color temperature.
    — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
  • This color-changing light bulb is great for achieving the perfect brightness and color temperature for any time of the day.
    — Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2023
  • With the right color temperature and undertones, gray paint colors can make a gorgeous backdrop for any room.
    — Elizabeth Sweet, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2020
  • Alexa voice commands to turn the fan and the light on and off, adjust the color temperature, and adjust the fan speed all worked perfectly.
    — PCMAG, 15 May 2024
  • The light has three brightness levels and three color temperatures to make reading at night easier.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Indeed, in my side-by-side testing, the color temperature was consistent between old and new.
    — Florence Ion / Gizmodo, Quartz, 9 Mar. 2024
  • The color temperature of the lights was specifically chosen to be close to daylight.
    — Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 11 July 2017
  • Most devices also come with the option to adjust color temperature.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
  • Instead of having to change out filters to adjust color temperature, this ring light has that feature built in with both a warm and a cool setting.
    — Popular Science, 12 Jan. 2021
  • Match up textures and color temperature.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
  • The color temperature of light, from invitingly warm to daylight crisp, is expressed in Kelvin.
    — The New Yorker, 30 June 2021
  • Check the undertone of your paint color to help determine the best color temperature for your lightbulbs.
    — Kaylei Fear and Lacey Howard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2022
  • For starters, each one offers a full spectrum of white-light color temperature settings ranging from warm and candle-like to hot, white daylight tones.
    — Cnet, SFChronicle.com, 27 Sep. 2020
  • Her solution is layered lighting, overhead on dimmers plus task lamps, with warm color temperatures so the room feels inviting.
    — Alena Conley, USA Today, 6 May 2026
  • Your Questions, Answered What color temperature is best for a garage?
    — Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2023
  • There's a new Night Light app, which warms your monitor's color temperature after sunset to lessen eye strain.
    — Scott Gilbertson, Ars Technica, 9 May 2018
  • The light is dimmable and has three color temperature options, while the night-light has a yellow and a blue setting to create the ideal ambiance in your bathroom.
    — Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025

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