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Re:LED lighting undermines visual performance unless supplem... by kelnos on Tuesday January 27, 2026 @07:57PM (#46789563)
Heh, funny how personal preference differs. I find 3000K to be just slightly too harsh on my eyes, and prefer 2700K for everywhere except perhaps the bathroom mirror lights.
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Re:LED lighting undermines visual performance unless supplem... by Rebelgecko on Wednesday January 28, 2026 @02:43PM (#46800544)
2700-3000 are honestly both fine by me. I just feel bad for people who go to Amazon, search "light bulb" and buy some random sponsored result that's 5000K
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Re:LED lighting undermines visual performance unless supplem... by quickthrowman on Thursday January 29, 2026 @07:35AM (#46809337)
If you buy dimmable lamps, Philips makes some variable color temp lamps that go down to 2200K from 2700K as you dim them. Very nice effect.
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