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HID Color Temerature Explained
Posted on March 24th, 2009 No commentsHID Color Chart: Kelvin Temperature Demystified… More and more car enthusiasts have been installing HID lighting systems in their cars these days, because they increase nighttime visibility and also look pretty cool. If you’ve thought about getting an HID system yourself, but are confused by the Kelvin Temperature system (6000k, 8000k, etc), the following images should clear up any questions you may have.(In case you didn’t already know, Kelvin temperature affects the color of the bulb. Also, it is a common misconception that the higher the K temperature, the brighter the light. This is actually not true.) 6000K 
6000K is one of the more popular choices and is our personal favorite here at Stealth Auto. Unlike factory HID headlights (which emit a 4300K, slightly yellowish light) a 6000K bulb emits a pure white light and an increased perception of clarity.
8000K 
8000K produces a slightly blue tint. Ironically, even though the number is higher these lights are slightly less bright than the 6000K lights above! That being said, they do produce a more intense blue color that makes them more noticeable.
3000K 
3000K produces a rich yellow light that many of our customers use for a dramatic effect in their fog lights. This yellow light gives your car a cool two tone appearance that some of our clients love.
No matter what the Kelvin rating, ALL HID lighting systems produce a higher road visibility than common halogen bulbs for safer night driving. They also produce more light from less power and last longer.Now that you’re armed with basic knowledge about the world of HIDs, navigating the process of selecting the right Kelvin temperature for your car should be a snap. So Now You Know.
If you have any further HID questions, simply go to our HID Lighting Section and you should be able to find all the info you need.
Cheers,
The Stealth Auto Team
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