The Significance of Lighting Color Rendering Index and Application

Color rendering is expressed as a rating from 0 to 100 on the color rendering index (CRI), which describes how the light source makes the color of the object appear in the human eye, and how to well reveal the subtle variations in hue. The higher the CRI level, the stronger its color rendering ability.

CRI change from cool light to warm light

Color rendering index is of great significance for the representation of an object color. Understanding the CRI of a lamp and applying it to various scenes is of great market value and significance.

Color rendering index has a measurement chart from 0 to 100. The lower the index, the worse the color rendering, the more blurred the original color of the object. Conversely, the higher the color rendering index, the higher the quality of the color rendering, which can better show the original appearance of the object.

Currently on the lighting market, in view of advocating energy-saving and humanistic concepts, LED lighting market development prospects are becoming more and more promising. The energy efficiency of LED lighting can save 80%, so the color rendering index of LED is a very important item in lighting. The color rendering scores of general lighting fixtures are mostly between 80 and 90. If there are special requirements, the CRI will even be above 95.

lighting color rendering index cpmparison 0 to 100

In terms of personal needs, the CRI is not just your requirement for the environmental atmosphere and the clarity index of objects, as for commercial applications, whether in shopping malls or museums, there are also requirements for the CRI. The merchandise can clearly present the original appearance, consumers have a better knowledage about goods, which further stimulate consumption even more. Museum are all treasured collections, excellent CRI can make the artwork more enjoyable. Viewers have a better sense of experience.

Considering the characteristics of lamps! Usually, LED lighting manufacturers will indicate the characteristics of the lighting on the packaging so that shoppers can choose lighting products based on their needs.

Selection guide for lighting color rendering index:

  • Scene switching. For commercial purposes, such as large shopping malls, shoppers hope to see the original appearance of the product more clearly. Lamps with high color rendering index can presentaiotn the lighting original appearance to the greatest extent and guide consumers to have a good shopping Experience.
  • Special industry needs, such as museums. How the artwork is better displayed, the effect of the lighting output has an extraordinary influence.museum lighting special lighting for artwork
  • The owner's own requirements for lamps. In home decoration, lighting lamps are also part of it. The owner hopes to present the corresponding atmosphere and item colors through the lighting output. In most cases, home lighting does not need a very high color rendering index, as long as there is basic clarity.

At present, the products of UPSHINE LIGHITNG lighting manufacturers are in line with international requirements, providing suppliers' ODM and OEM corresponding requirements. As long as you have any ideas, feel free to contact us!