7000K Color Temperature – What Color Is 7000 Kelvin?
7000K = Cool daylight / overcast sky
7000 kelvin light looks cool daylight / overcast sky, approximately RGB 243, 242, 255 (#F3F2FF).
Step by step
- Find the color of a black-body radiator at that temperature.
- Approximate it in RGB: 243, 242, 255.
- Compare with common bulb ratings (2700K warm white, 4000K neutral, 5000K daylight).
7000K light resembles daylight and suits workshops, task lighting, retail displays and reading, but can feel stark in living spaces at night.
Details
- Description
- Cool daylight / overcast sky
- Approximate RGB
- 243, 242, 255
- Hex
- #F3F2FF
- Mired
- 142.9
- 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 7000K?
Cool daylight / overcast sky.
Is 7000K warm or cool light?
Cool / daylight.
Where should I use 7000K bulbs?
Workshops, garages and task lighting.
Does color temperature affect brightness?
No — brightness is measured in lumens; kelvin describes only the color.