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Sunlight as a reference standard establishes the importance of the Colour Rendering Index (CRI), an essential technical measure for evaluating the quality of light sources.
The CRI provides highly relevant information on the ability of a light source to faithfully reproduce the colours of an object, compared to sunlight.
Colour rendering accuracy is a fundamental factor in the design and implementation of lighting systems.
The Color Rendering Index (CRI) becomes an essential tool when evaluating this aspect.
The higher the CRI value associated with a light source, the greater its ability to accurately display the true colours of illuminated objects.
The CRI, expressed on a scale from 0 to 100, is directly related to colour fidelity. A higher value implies that the light source has an improved ability to faithfully reproduce colours as they would be in natural sunlight.
This parameter not only indicates the quality of the emitted light, but also results in a more realistic and accurate representation of objects in the illuminated environment.
Accurate colour rendering not only enhances the visual experience, but also contributes to efficiency and productivity in professional environments.
In medical, laboratory applications or any situation where accurate colour identification is essential, the choice of high CRI light sources becomes a determining criterion.
CRI is not only relevant in spot environments, but also plays an essential role in visual perception and accurate colour identification in various applications.
In an environment where visual accuracy is essential, such as commercial or design spaces like a photo studio or a clothing shop, where product presentation is paramount, the selection of light sources with a high CRI becomes critical.
The colours of products, artwork or any visual element will be presented more authentically, allowing observers to perceive them with the same richness and detail as under natural light.
Colour sampling and objective comparison
To assess the colour rendering quality of a light source, standard colour samples are used, comparing the appearance under artificial illumination with its appearance under a natural light source such as the sun.
This process provides an objective assessment of colour fidelity.
Considering the CRI in planning with LED lighting ensures the colour fidelity of illuminated objects and helps to create more accurate and pleasing visual environments.
Examples
The adoption of light sources with a CRI higher than 90 results in more natural and realistic colours, thus improving the visual quality of the illuminated spaces significantly.
Lighting in an art gallery
Without high CRI
By using light sources with a standard CRI, works of art can lose some of their original vibrant colour palette. Reds may appear dull, and blues may not stand out in the desired way.
With high CRI
By incorporating light sources with a higher CRI, accurate colour rendering is achieved, allowing gallery visitors to appreciate paintings with natural, realistic colours, just as the artists intended.
Lighting in a Clothing Store
No high CRI
Poor lighting can affect the perception of clothing colours in a shop. The shades of fabrics may not be true to reality, which can influence customers’ purchasing decisions.
With high CRI
By using light sources with high CRI, clothing is presented accurately and with realistic colours.
This not only improves shop aesthetics, but also helps customers make more informed purchasing decisions by seeing garment colours authentically.
These examples highlight how the choice of high CRI light sources not only enhances visual aesthetics, but also influences perception and decision making in different environments, from art galleries to retail spaces.
At Actilum the meaning of authenticity is reflected in the constant search for lighting solutions that not only meet technical standards, but also contribute effectively to the creation of precise and natural visual environments.
In this context, meticulous attention to CRI becomes a fundamental pillar in our philosophy, ensuring that our proposals not only illuminate, but also faithfully reproduce the chromatic richness of spaces, thus elevating the visual experience of our clients.
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