Light sensitive materials are samples under yellow lighting. Please explain what yellow lighting means.
Yellow lighting refers to the type of illumination provided by light sources that emit predominantly yellow or warm yellowish light. It is most commonly associated with incandescent bulbs or warm-tone fluorescent lights.
To understand yellow lighting better, we need to dive into the concept of color temperature. Color temperature measures the color appearance of light sources, expressed in Kelvin (K). Lower color temperatures, around 2700-3000K, produce warm yellowish light, while higher color temperatures, around 5000-6500K, produce cool whitish or bluish light.
Yellow lighting typically falls within the warm range of color temperatures, typically around 2700K to 3000K. It emits a warm, cozy, and inviting glow that is often preferred in residential and hospitality environments, such as homes, restaurants, and hotel rooms.
When it comes to light-sensitive materials like certain photographs, artworks, or sensitive chemicals, yellow lighting is often used to minimize potential damage caused by harsher light sources. Yellow lights give off a lower intensity of blue light, which is known to have more damaging effects on sensitive materials. By using yellow lighting, we reduce the risk of fading, discoloration, or degradation of these materials.
Overall, yellow lighting provides a softer, more soothing illumination and is commonly chosen for its warm ambiance.