Why Extended CRI (Re) Is More Accurate Than Standard CRI (Ra) for Color Quality
Color quality in lighting isn’t just about brightness or warmth. It’s about how accurately a light source can reveal the true colors of objects under its glow. (1) Standard CRI, known as Ra, has been the go-to metric for decades, but it falls short in some key areas. Extended CRI, or Re, steps in to […]
The Hidden Truth About High-CRI Lighting: Why R9 Red Values Are Critical
Lighting often gets talked about in terms of brightness or energy efficiency, but the real story lies in how it shows colors. High CRI lighting promises to make colors look natural, yet many miss a crucial detail: the R9 red value. This number measures how well a light source renders saturated reds, a color vital […]