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Fluorescent & LED Color Names Chart )
LED's (Light Emitting Diodes) typically deliver a very narrow bandwidth of wavelengths
(or light colors), and certain pure light colors have some very interesting properties that
yield unique and valuable applications. White LED's have added phosphors that glow
in the presence of an underlying blue LED beam, so the resulting mixture of light colors
appears near white (and usually looks similar to cool-white fluorescent light). But mono-
chrome LED's can be manufactured to emit almost any color imaginable, and the width
of their emitted spectrums is often as narrow as plus or minus five nanometers from the
peak wavelength (so a blue one looks purely blue, without a lot of green or purple tinge).
One of the things that folks ask me about most frequently is what all those colors are for.
Some colors, such as blue and ultraviolet, have found extensive employment in forensic
and scientific and industrial applications. Others, such as orange and yellow, are more
often chosen due to personal preferences or for presentation of visual media. The pos-
sible range of applications for specific light colors is a topic that probably deserves the
content of an entire book, but the table below provides some general usage guidelines.
LED
Color |
Typical
Applications |
| White |
Best for general purpose lighting and tactical applications. Provides reasonably natural color
rendition.
The light from white LEDs is usually bluer (looks cooler) than the yellowish white of incandescent light. |
| Infrared |
Non-visible light. Used to intensify images for military IR imaging systems. Some medical applications. |
| Red |
Best for retention of night vision. Used by astronomers and hunters. Common for emergency signaling. |
| Orange |
Looks brighter than red but dimmer than yellow. Suitable for media presentation of seasonal subjects. |
| Yellow |
Very bright. Suitable for media presentation of food or organic subjects. Good for emergency signaling. |
| Green |
Very bright. Good for pilots and navigators. Red lines on maps look black (they disappear in red light). |
| Turquoise |
Very bright. Good for pilots and navigators. Invisible to many IR imaging systems (for
military stealth). |
| Blue |
Widely used in forensic applications. Causes urogenital fluids to fluoresce (blood appears dark black). |
| Purple |
Simulates ultraviolet (black light) and causes some items to fluoresce, but is safer for eyes and skin. |
| UltraViolet |
Non-visible light. Also known as black light. Hundreds of artistic, industrial, and scientific applications.
Reveals reworks and defects in fine art. Validates currency and licenses. Hazardous to eyes and skin. |
The following charts list the peak emission wavelengths for certain popular brands and
models of flashlights that offer several choices of LED colors. This information may be
needed for specific applications. Please contact us if you need additional assistance.
An additional section at the bottom of this page lists color names and
temperatures for
various fluorescent lamp and lantern tubes, to give an idea of their relative
light coloring.
These specifications have been provided by the respective manufacturers, but all items
are subject to change without notice, and we assume no liability for errors or omissions.
Color
Name |
Color
Temp |
Wave
Length |
Effective Range
X5 / MicroLight |
X5
Titan |
X5
Black |
MicroLight
Clear |
MicroLight
Black |
| Spotlight White |
6500° K |
(n/a) |
130 ft / 50 ft |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Invisible
Infrared |
(n/a) |
880 or
890 nm |
(n/a) / (n/a) |
No |
Disco |
Disco |
Yes |
| Night Vision Red |
(n/a) |
620 nm |
(n/a) / (n/a) |
Disco |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Brilliant Green |
(n/a) |
530 nm |
(n/a) / (n/a) |
Disco |
Yes |
Disco |
Yes |
| Cobalt Blue |
(n/a) |
470 nm |
(n/a) / (n/a) |
Disco |
Yes |
Disco |
Yes |
| Deep Purple |
(n/a) |
410 nm |
(n/a) / (n/a) |
Disco |
No |
No |
No |
Longwave
Ultraviolet |
(n/a) |
365 to
400 nm |
(n/a) / (n/a) |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Product Matrix Availability Legend: Yes - Standard Product
Model Disco -
Discontinued Product No - Product Not Available
Items marked as Special Order are not available for retail sale from our web site and may require a substantial minimum order.
Product Matrix Availability Legend: Yes - Standard Product
Model Disco -
Discontinued Product No - Product Not Available
Items marked as Special Order are not available for retail sale from our web site and may require a substantial minimum order.
Color
Name |
LED
Type |
Wave
Length |
Beam
Angle |
Luminous
Intensity |
PALight
e-Lite |
PALight
Survival |
PALight
Mark II |
PALight
Sure |
PALight
Workman |
PALight
OneStar |
PALight
Selector |
| White |
Surface
Mount |
(n/a) |
10° |
2,000 mcd |
Disco |
No |
Disco |
Disco |
Disco |
No |
No |
| White |
5 mm
Lamp |
(n/a) |
20° |
6,400 mcd |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Disco |
Disco |
| Infrared |
5 mm
Lamp |
940 nm |
30° |
(n/a) |
No |
Disco |
No |
No |
No |
Disco |
Disco |
| Red |
5 mm
Lamp |
635 nm |
30° |
3,000 mcd |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Disco |
Disco |
| Green |
5 mm
Lamp |
520 nm |
30° |
5,000 mcd |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Disco |
Disco |
| Blue |
5 mm
Lamp |
465 nm |
30° |
1,500 mcd |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Disco |
Disco |
Product Matrix Availability Legend: Yes - Standard Product
Model Disco -
Discontinued Product No - Product Not Available
Items marked as Special Order are not available for retail sale from our web site and may require a substantial minimum order.
Color
Name |
Color
Temp |
Wave
Length |
Micro-Light
Beam Angle |
Micro-Light
Battery Type |
Micro-Light
Battery Life |
Micro-
Light II |
Micro-
Light 3 |
Freedom
Micro |
Freedom
Fusion |
| White |
6500 °K |
(n/a) |
20° |
2 x CR2016 |
10-12 hrs |
Yes |
Disco |
Yes |
Yes |
| Infrared |
(n/a) |
880 nm |
12° |
1 x CR2032 |
100-120 hrs |
Yes |
Disco |
Yes |
No |
| Red |
(n/a) |
630 nm |
24° |
1 x CR2032 |
100-120 hrs |
Yes |
Disco |
Yes |
Yes |
| Orange |
(n/a) |
605 nm |
15° |
1 x CR2032 |
100-120 hrs |
Yes |
Disco |
Yes |
No |
| Yellow |
(n/a) |
592 nm |
15° |
1 x CR2032 |
100-120 hrs |
Yes |
Disco |
Yes |
No |
| Green |
(n/a) |
525 nm |
30° |
2 x CR2016 |
10-12 hrs |
Yes |
Disco |
Yes |
No |
| Turquoise (NVG) |
(n/a) |
495 nm |
30° |
2 x CR2016 |
10-12 hrs |
Yes |
Disco |
Yes |
No |
| Blue |
(n/a) |
470 nm |
30° |
2 x CR2016 |
10-12 hrs |
Yes |
Disco |
Yes |
Yes |
| Purple |
(n/a) |
405 nm |
27° |
2 x CR2016 |
10-12 hrs |
Yes |
Disco |
Yes |
No |
| UltraViolet |
(n/a) |
370 nm |
10° |
2 x CR2016 |
10-12 hrs |
No |
Disco |
Yes |
No |
Product Matrix Availability Legend: Yes - Standard Product
Model Disco -
Discontinued Product No - Product Not Available
Items marked as Special Order are not available for retail sale from our web site and may require a substantial minimum order.
Color
Name |
Color
Temperature |
Peak
WaveLength |
Beam Angle
(Each LED) |
Luminous Intensity
(Each LED) |
| White |
5000 °K |
(n/a) |
20° |
18,000 mcd |
| Infrared |
(n/a) |
875 nm |
24° |
30 mW |
| Red |
(n/a) |
660 nm |
50° |
4,000 mcd |
| Green (NVG) |
(n/a) |
505 nm |
22° |
6,000 mcd |
| Blue |
(n/a) |
470 nm |
22° |
5,000 mcd |
Light Color Simulation
& Typical Color Names |
Color
Temperature |
Wavelength Range
(UV Types Only) |
| |
Soft Amber
Warm
Yellow
Extra Warm White |
2300 °K |
- |
|
|
Warm White
Deluxe Warm White.
Interna |
2700 °K |
- |
| |
Warm White
Soft White |
3000 °K |
- |
| |
Soft White
Neutral White
Halogen White |
3500 °K |
- |
| |
Cool White
Deluxe Cool White
Trucolor |
4000 °K
to
4200 °K |
- |
| |
Full Spectrum
Natural White
Daylight |
5000 °K |
- |
| |
Daylight
Stark White |
6000 °K |
- |
| |
Daylight
Daylight Deluxe
Cold White |
6500 °K |
- |
| |
Skylight
Daylight Blue
Ice Blue |
8000 °K |
- |
| |
Black Light
( tube color code BL ) |
unfiltered
phosphor-coated
discharge lamp |
typically 315 to 585 nm
with a peak wavelength
between 350 and 370 nm |
| |
Black Light Blue
( tube color code BLB ) |
enamel-filtered
phosphor-coated
discharge lamp |
typically 315 to 415 nm
with a peak wavelength
between 350 and 370 nm |
 |
Germicidal
Lamp
( tube color code GL ) |
unfiltered
clear glass
discharge lamp |
peak wavelength is
approximately 254 nm
hazardous UVC radiation |
The color representations above are rough approximations and may not
match actual appearances. Color names and color temperature ranges
will vary widely between bulb brands, so some color names will overlap.
Some of the color names listed above are also used as trade names for
specific phosphor formulations produced by certain lamp manufacturers.
Black Light bulbs are most often used in bug zappers and for UV curing
applications. Black Light Blue bulbs are for decorative and artistic uses
in which the visible light output must be minimized as much as possible,
and also serve numerous scientific and industrial and forensic purposes.
Germicidal Lamp bulbs emit UVC radiation that damages eyes and skin;
protective shielding, eyewear, and clothing are required to prevent injury.
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