5500K Color Temperature – What Color Is 5500 Kelvin?
5500K = Daylight
5500 kelvin light looks daylight, approximately RGB 255, 237, 222 (#FFEDDE).
Step by step
- Find the color of a black-body radiator at that temperature.
- Approximate it in RGB: 255, 237, 222.
- Compare with common bulb ratings (2700K warm white, 4000K neutral, 5000K daylight).
5500K light resembles daylight and suits workshops, task lighting, retail displays and reading, but can feel stark in living spaces at night.
Details
- Description
- Daylight
- Approximate RGB
- 255, 237, 222
- Hex
- #FFEDDE
- Mired
- 181.8
- Warmer or cooler than 4000K
- Cooler
How it works
Light bulb color temperature, measured in kelvin, compares a light’s color with that of an ideal glowing object heated to that temperature. Lower numbers look warm and orange, like candlelight and old incandescent bulbs; higher numbers look cool and bluish, like daylight. The kelvin rating describes color only — brightness is measured in lumens.
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Frequently asked questions
What color is 5500K?
Daylight.
Is 5500K warm or cool light?
Cool / daylight.
Where should I use 5500K bulbs?
Workshops, garages and task lighting.
Does color temperature affect brightness?
No — brightness is measured in lumens; kelvin describes only the color.