How To Choose The Right Color Temperature?

Color rendering and appearance are critical considerations in light source selections. Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) relates to the color of light produced by a light source, and uses the Kelvin temperature measurement scale.
Color rendering index (CRI) is a measure of how accurately an artificial light source displays colors. The higher the CRI (80 and above), the better the artificial light source is at rendering colors accurately.
Warm White (2600K -3200K) is the warmest option that most closely approximates a standard halogen bulb. It is most often used in areas like living rooms. Bright White (3200K -4500K) is a whiter light than soft white and is most often selected for kitchens and bathrooms or work spaces.
Daylight (4500K -6500K) is recommended for reading areas or for use in craft rooms and is a more bluish white that most closely approximates an outdoor overcast sky.