What is Colour Rendering Index (CRI)?

What is Colour Rendering Index (CRI) and Why Does It Matter?

CRI (Colour Rendering Index) measures how accurately a light source reveals the true colours of objects compared to natural daylight.

  • High CRI: Colours appear natural and vibrant, just as they would in daylight.

  • Low CRI: Colours may appear dull or washed out, giving an inaccurate representation.

If you’ve carefully decorated your home or designed a commercial space, choosing the right lighting is crucial to showcase your colours at their best. A high CRI LED strip ensures that walls, furnishings, and décor look vibrant and true-to-life.

In short: The higher the CRI, the more natural and appealing your colours will appear under your LED lighting.