| name | color-temperature-for-mood |
| description | Use when setting light color for atmosphere. Warm vs cool color temperature = different emotional response.
|
Color Temperature for Mood
Warm (3200K) = cozy, intimate. Cool (5600K+) = clinical, modern. Mixed = realistic. Pick intentionally.
Color temperature emotions
| Kelvin | Color | Feel |
|---|
| 2000-2700K | Warm orange | Candlelight, cozy |
| 3000-3500K | Warm white | Tungsten, traditional |
| 4000-4500K | Neutral | Fluorescent, office |
| 5000-5500K | Daylight white | Sun, clinical |
| 6500-7500K | Cool blue | Overcast, cool |
| 8000K+ | Strong blue | Shade, harsh |
Mixed color in scene
- Practical lights match scene (tungsten lamp = warm)
- Match white balance to dominant source
- Gel lights to match if mixing daylight + tungsten
- Embrace mixed for natural look
- Avoid mixing for clean commercial look
Adjustable LED panels
Modern LED panels (Aputure, Godox, Falcon Eyes) have variable color temp 2700-7500K. Allows:
- Match scene lighting
- Adjust for mood
- Color story per shot
- Quick changes without gels
Where this fits in the X3 empire
Color temperature decisions for CardPrepAI shoots.