CCT Color Temperature Selection Guide

Select the right color temperature for your street lighting project. Click each option to see recommendations.

3000K — Warm White

Softer, warmer light with reduced blue content. Preferred for residential and community areas.

CRI 70+
AMA Recommended
Dark Sky Preferred

4000K — Neutral White

Balanced light that improves visual acuity. Ideal for arterial roads and commercial zones.

CRI 70+
Best for Driver Alertness
Most Popular Choice

5000K — Cool White

Bright, high-contrast light for maximum visibility. Suited for industrial and high-security areas.

CRI 80+
Maximum Visibility
Higher Blue Content

3000K Warm White — Best Applications

Residential streets — less disruptive to sleep patterns
Parks and walkways — welcoming ambiance
Historic districts — complements traditional architecture
Dark Sky zones — lowest blue light emission

The American Medical Association recommends 3000K or lower for residential areas to minimize circadian rhythm disruption. Guangqi post top and decorative fixtures ship with 3000K as the default setting.

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4000K Neutral White — Best Applications

Arterial roads — improved driver alertness
Commercial parking lots — clear color rendering
Campuses and mixed-use areas — balanced performance
Municipal streets — most widely adopted CCT

4000K provides the optimal trade-off between visibility and comfort. It is the most commonly specified CCT for municipal LED street light conversions worldwide.

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5000K Cool White — Best Applications

Industrial yards — maximum visual acuity
Warehouse parking — high-security illumination
Loading docks — task lighting for cargo operations
Sports facilities — broadcast-quality color rendering

5000K delivers the highest S/P ratio (scotopic/photopic), improving peripheral vision and reaction time. Use with care in residential areas due to higher blue light content and potential glare complaints.

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