Lamp ComparisonShowing the differences in color and contrast provided by common types of lamps.
Distance from light source = 2 ft (61 cm)
Verticle & horizontal angles = 90°
Illuminance adjusted for relative consistency
 1: Incandescent tungsten bulb (2700K) |
 2: Compact spiral fluorescent (2700K) |
 3: Tungsten halogen flood (3000K) |
 4: White LED (3600K) |
 5: Compact fluorescent tube (3000K) |
 6: "Daylight" full spectrum fluorescent tube (5000K) |