@Gargron I like a nice 2600k sometimes 3k. Anything much higher than that hurts my eyes.

@Gargron lower temps are warmer/yellower, higher temps are brighter/bluer.

most commonly, 2700k "soft white" is used in most living spaces (living rooms, bedrooms, etc), 5000k "daylight" is used in work settings (offices, kitchens, around bathroom vanity mirrors, etc).

based on what you said you probably want something warmer/softer since you said "cozyness", so that'd be whatever is closest to 2700k (probably that 2600k?)

@Gargron lifx and then you can suit the color temperature to your mood

@Gargron There’s only one, 2600K (warm, cozy light). Also if you get LED, check that it says “CRI 90+”. Thank me later. :)

@Gargron lower numbers are warmer(yellower) and cozier. Higher numbers are whiter and harsher, but better for making art with colors.

@Gargron if it is night and you want to sleep easily use a warm white lower number light bulb. Or use a redshift on your laptop/desktop monitor to change the screen's light temperature

@Gargron 2700K is like the classic light bulb (warm white) - good for living. On the other end is good for reading and the middle is good for working

@Gargron smart light bulbs made my mornings happier and my nights more cosyAnd I can control them from a tiny nodejs app and plan to use it as a morning light "alarm".

@Gargron There is no a good one for the entire day. The body needs cycles in light temperature over the day.

@Gargron color temperature of bulb may be up to 3400k .so 3000 is more suitable

@Gargron 2600K is warm, yellowish light, compared with an old bulb. My favorite to have at home in sitting room/bedroom. 5000K is daylight. Very good for office, workshop, ... places were you need a lot of light and true colors.

@Gargron If it's for something like a bedroom or living room for example then 3000K would be about ideal.

If it's somewhere where you want a lot of clear lighting, for example a laundry room, 5000K or higher would be ideal

@Gargron Have a look at https://www.true-light.eu/vollspektrum.html

@Gargron B/c I haven't seen anybody properly explain them:2600K - Warm, reddish white. Close to the old light bulbs.2700K - IMO pretty neutral. 2800K on the limit of "cozy" but generally fine.2900K - IMO this is a bit too cold/harsh but some people prefer this.3000K - Harsh, cold white. Common in fluorescent tubes and you can tell when it's used b/c everything looks super well lit. IMO only recommended to people with some sort of night-blindness.

@Gargron K is Kelvin, 5600 is supposed to resemble "daylight". It is confusing bc Kelvin is used to measure different things. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelvin

I always remember bc I knew someone named Kelvin and he was a nice guy.

@Gargron Ensure that it is in a tranquil, comfortable relaxing room, and not powered by just a pair of twisted wires hanging from the ceiling. For brightness and color, if you need the warmth and brightness of daylight to gain a sense of well-being do consider get the health benefits of whole body red light therapy in the comfort of your own home. Highest power on the market, without the high price tag. Independently tested & verified.

@Gargron Blue light can help with depression and make you more alert or awake. Sunlight level light (probably don't want too much UV though) is good for seasonal depression. Warm light is good for relaxation and sleep.

@Gargron Blue light (~5500) can help with depression and make you more alert or awake. Bluer light (>6500) is good for seasonal depression during a low-light winter. Warm light (~3000) is good for relaxation and sleep.

@Gargron Blue light (~5500) can help with depression and make you more alert or awake, though it can make you more anxious. Bluer light (>6500) is good for seasonal depression during a low-light winter. Warm light (~3000) is good for relaxation and sleep.