Great lighting helps you stay at the top of your game. The light you use when reading, working, or enjoying a much-loved hobby has a profound impact on your well-being and the clarity with which you see both colour and detail.

Brightness
When reading, insufficient lighting can result in reduced contrast, causing your eyes to work harder to process the information on the page, leading to eye strain and all the uncomfortable symptoms associated with it. On the other hand, if the light is too bright, it can cause headaches or migraines.

One of the critical components of great light is adjustable brightness, allowing you to pick the right level of light output for the ambient conditions, which helps you focus for longer in more comfort.

Colour
If you enjoy a hobby in which colour is a crucial component, the ability of the light source to show colours accurately should be a consideration. The inability to discern colour accurately has a direct impact on the quality of work you produce.

The Colour Rendering Index (CRI) is a scale measured out of 100 that determines how accurately a light source shows an illuminated object’s colour compared to natural light. For example, a light with a high colour rendering score will make it much easier to distinguish between navy blue and black thread.

If illuminated by lights with lower scores, the colours shown will be inaccurate and washed out.

Colour Temperature
Colour temperature, measured in Kelvin (K), refers to the warmth or coolness of light and has a direct impact on how we perceive and interact with our surroundings. Warmer light, typically in the 2700-3000K range, creates a relaxing, cosy atmosphere, making it suitable for winding down or creating a comfortable living space.

In contrast, cooler light, around 4000-6500K, closely resembles natural daylight, promoting alertness and concentration. This cooler white light is particularly effective for tasks requiring focus and precision, such as reading, sewing, or office work, as it helps maintain energy levels and clarity throughout the day.

Blue Light
Too much of the wrong kind of light can negatively impact your well-being. For example, blue light, often found in poor artificial light sources such as cheap LEDs and digital screens, can restrict melatonin production. This hormone dictates the circadian rhythm.

Therefore, it is essential to either work under natural light or an artificial light source that removes the spike in blue light from the spectrum.

Serious Lights
Serious Lights* use bespoke Daylight Wavelength Technology™ to shed an unsurpassed light beam that mirrors the daylight spectrum as closely as is technically possible. This technology means you will be able to see every word and image as though you were reading under a pool of pure, natural light.

They do not suffer from the blue light spike typical in standard LEDs, allowing you to read in more comfort without the associated adverse effects of blue light.

Discover our light range and learn more about Daylight Wavelength Technology™ today.

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