What are daylight light bulbs used for?

Daylight bulbs are also known as full spectrum and natural lights and are designed to mimic natural daylight.  They produce a crisp white colour with a bluey tinge that replicates natural daylight (between 5000K and 6500K).  They are normally used for colour clarity and accurate presenting of objects.

Practical applications of daylight light bulbs

Daylight bulbs are normally used for tasks which require sharp focus and attention to detail.

Arts and crafts - Artists and crafters use the daylight bulbs to ensure the colours are displayed correctly.

Reading and studying - The daylight colour helps to reduce eye strain and tiredness.

Sewing and drafting - Helps by making small stitches and patterns easier to see/read.

Clothing stores - Helps to see the clothing in its true colour

Galleries and museums - Normally used in art galleries and jewellery to show the correct colours of the paintings and gemstones.

Photography and videography - Daylight balanced bulbs are used as the industry’s standard as they display the colours truthfully.

Psychological and therapeutic use - Daylight bulbs can have a positive impact on the mind, mood and well being.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) - Daylight lamps are not a a substitute for the clinical light therapy boxes, but the colour temperature can help to replicate the sunlight during he winter months, which improves moods and well being.

General well being - If used in windowless buildings daylight bulbs can make the space feel more open and welcoming.

What is the difference between a daylight bulb and a regular bulb?

The color temperature of a daylight bulb is between 5000K and 6500K (bluey tinge) and a on a regularly bulb it is  between 2700K and 3000K (yellow tinge)

Colour rendering index (CRI) in a daylight bulb is normally above 90 and on a regular bulb it is between 70-85

Spectral distribution - daylight bulbs are close to natural sunlight where the regular bulbs are classed as warm and verges on the yellowy colour.

Daylight bulbs are generally used in colour critical applications and for enhancing moods whereas the regular bulbs are normally used for creating a warm cosy effect.