Understanding Macadam Ellipse Color Sorting (3 step, 5 step, 7 step) and LED Color Consistency
- By Ledrise Led Professional
- Mar 22, 2022
LED color consistency is a crucial factor in determining the quality of lighting in any application. When the color consistency is poor, variations in the shade of white light become visible, as shown in the image below.
High color consistency ensures all white LEDs have the same hue, while poor color consistency results in visible variations like the ones shown above. This article will help you understand Macadam Ellipse color sorting and its importance in achieving consistent LED colors.
White Light and Its Different Shades
There is no universally accepted definition for warm white, pure white, and cold white light, but generally speaking, warm white light for LEDs falls within 2500K-4000K on the color temperature scale, pure white ranges from 4000K-5000K, and cold white spans 5000K-10,000K.