{"id":23938,"date":"2025-06-24T08:04:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T15:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/?p=23938"},"modified":"2026-02-11T08:46:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T16:46:23","slug":"how-lighting-affects-color","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/how-lighting-affects-color\/","title":{"rendered":"How Lighting Affects Color"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"562\" class=\"wp-image-23974\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/different-lights-1024x562.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/different-lights-1024x562.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/different-lights-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/different-lights-768x421.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/different-lights-1536x842.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/different-lights-2048x1123.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/different-lights-1568x860.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/different-lights-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Artificial lighting can change how paint colors appear, causing them to look different in a room than they do on a color chip or in a store setting. Many homeowners also wonder, how does natural light affect paint color throughout the day? In this post, we\u2019ll explore how different lighting conditions impact paint color.<\/p>\r\n<p>The color temperature of LED bulbs, especially 2700K versus 5000K, has a noticeable impact on how white and neutral paint colors are perceived. Warmer 2700K bulbs tend to enhance creamy, yellow, or peach undertones, making whites feel softer and more inviting, while cooler 5000K daylight bulbs emphasize blue and gray undertones, resulting in a crisper, brighter appearance. Understanding this difference can help you choose lighting that complements your paint color rather than working against it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Soft White 2000K\u20133000K:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Produces warm light<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Similar to warm incandescent or LED bulbs<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Creates a cozy, inviting atmosphere<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>True White 3100K\u20134500K:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Emits white light<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Common in cool white LED bulbs<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Provides a bright, energetic ambiance<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Daylight 4600K\u20136500K:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Mimics daylight with a bluish tint<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Considered the best for reading<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Offers a crisp, cool environment<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In the photo below,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer\/ColorDetailView\/DC-010\">Even Better Beige<\/a>\u00a0is on the walls. A soft white 2700K light bulb casts a dominant peach tone, making the space feel warmer and giving it a cozy vibe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" class=\"wp-image-23943\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET1_2700K_BEHRMEDIA_0148-1-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"Image shows a minimalist, modern stand up against a beige wall. There is a lamp set up with warm lighting. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET1_2700K_BEHRMEDIA_0148-1-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET1_2700K_BEHRMEDIA_0148-1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET1_2700K_BEHRMEDIA_0148-1-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET1_2700K_BEHRMEDIA_0148-1.jpg 1331w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Even Better Beige is now shown under a 3500K true white light, giving the walls a balanced look\u2014neither too cool nor too warm.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" class=\"wp-image-23965\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET1_3500K_BEHRMEDIA_0146-1-1-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"Image shows a minimalist, modern stand up against a beige wall. There is a lamp set up with true white lighting. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET1_3500K_BEHRMEDIA_0146-1-1-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET1_3500K_BEHRMEDIA_0146-1-1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET1_3500K_BEHRMEDIA_0146-1-1-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET1_3500K_BEHRMEDIA_0146-1-1.jpg 1330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Under a 5000K daylight bulb, Even Better Beige appears less warm. To reduce orange or yellow tones, choose a daylight bulb.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" class=\"wp-image-23966\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET1_5000K_BEHRMEDIA_0144-1-1-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"Image shows a minimalist, modern stand up against a beige wall. There is a lamp set up with daylight lighting. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET1_5000K_BEHRMEDIA_0144-1-1-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET1_5000K_BEHRMEDIA_0144-1-1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET1_5000K_BEHRMEDIA_0144-1-1-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET1_5000K_BEHRMEDIA_0144-1-1.jpg 1330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Let\u2019s look at a cooler option: Half Sea Fog. Like Even Better Beige, its color subtly shifts under different lighting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Under a warm 2700K soft white bulb, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer\/ColorDetailView\/N470-3\">Half Sea Fog<\/a> takes on a yellow cast, softening its blue tones and giving it a slight greenish tint.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"810\" class=\"wp-image-23947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET2_2700K_BEHRMEDIA_0182-1-1024x810.jpg\" alt=\"Image displaces a cozy and stylish reading nook, wall is painted in a soft blue gray color. There is a lamp on with warm lighting. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET2_2700K_BEHRMEDIA_0182-1-1024x810.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET2_2700K_BEHRMEDIA_0182-1-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET2_2700K_BEHRMEDIA_0182-1-768x607.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET2_2700K_BEHRMEDIA_0182-1.jpg 1311w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A true white 3500K light bulb will make a color like Half Sea Fog appear more muted. It will give your space a softened look and not appear as warm or cool.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"810\" class=\"wp-image-23967\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET2_3500K_BEHRMEDIA_0184-1-1-1024x810.jpg\" alt=\"Image displaces a cozy and stylish reading nook, wall is painted in a soft blue gray color. There is a lamp on with true white lighting. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET2_3500K_BEHRMEDIA_0184-1-1-1024x810.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET2_3500K_BEHRMEDIA_0184-1-1-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET2_3500K_BEHRMEDIA_0184-1-1-768x607.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET2_3500K_BEHRMEDIA_0184-1-1.jpg 1311w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Half Sea Fog looks noticeably bluer under a 5000K daylight bulb, which enhances blue, green, and gray tones for a brighter, more modern feel<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"810\" class=\"wp-image-23968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET2_5000K_BEHRMEDIA_0186-1-1-1024x810.jpg\" alt=\"Image displaces a cozy and stylish reading nook, wall is painted in a soft blue gray color. There is a lamp on with daylight lighting. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET2_5000K_BEHRMEDIA_0186-1-1-1024x810.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET2_5000K_BEHRMEDIA_0186-1-1-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET2_5000K_BEHRMEDIA_0186-1-1-768x607.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/BEHR_25.05_BLOG_JUNE2025_SET2_5000K_BEHRMEDIA_0186-1-1.jpg 1311w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here\u2019s a simple graphic to help you determine which type of light bulb is best suited for the room you plan to paint.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"445\" height=\"228\" class=\"wp-image-24019\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image.png 445w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-300x154.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Also keep in mind that natural light greatly affects paint colors, with shifts depending on the time of day and the room\u2019s orientation. Stay tuned for a follow-up article on how these factors can impact the way color looks in a room.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We always recommend 8oz paint samples so you can see how a color appears with different light sources.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Colorfully Yours,<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Deanna<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Artificial lighting can change how paint colors appear, causing them to look different in a room than they do on a color chip or in a store setting. Many homeowners also wonder, how does natural light affect paint color throughout the day? In this post, we\u2019ll explore how different lighting conditions impact paint color. 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