Eli5 why there lamps with yellow light and others with white light ? How does it light in white or in yellow

Question

Eli5 why there lamps with yellow light and others with white light ? How does it light in white or in yellow

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Answer 1

It’s called color temperature. The warmer tones in orange and yellow range are more like candlelight and considered cozier/homier so those are good for living room and bedrooms. A more neutral white light is better in kitchens and bathrooms. There are also very bright, almost blue lights that are very harsh and mostly useful in a place like a gymnasium or warehouse.