Colour Temperature for Alabaster Lighting: 2000K, 2300K, 2700K or 3000K

For alabaster lighting, 2700K is the dependable choice: it is the standard on most Teeshaa pieces and gives a warm, amber-tinted glow. Choose 2000K or 2300K for a deeper, candle-like mood and 3000K for a cleaner warm white. Stay at 3000K or below, because cooler light flattens the stone's warmth.

key facts.

• Colour temperature is measured in kelvins (K): lower numbers look warmer and more amber, higher numbers look cooler and bluer.
• Most Teeshaa pieces use integrated LED at 2700K, and several offer 2000K, 2300K or 3000K.
• Alabaster is translucent and tints the light that passes through it, so the stone shifts how a given colour temperature looks.
• Dimming is available on request on Teeshaa pieces, and product pages list it as "Dimming: On request".
• Colour temperature describes the tint of the light, not its brightness or how accurately it shows colours.

what does colour temperature mean?

Colour temperature describes the tint of white light on a scale in kelvins. It is defined by the black-body radiator whose colour looks closest to the source, which is why a low number looks red-orange and a high number looks blue-white.

The common words "warm" and "cool" run opposite to the physics. In lighting, warm means a lower kelvin value. Some familiar reference points are below.

Light source	Approximate colour temperature
Candle flame	1,850K
Standard incandescent lamp	2,400K
Soft-white incandescent lamp	2,550K
Soft-white LED or compact fluorescent	2,700K
Warm-white LED or compact fluorescent	3,000K

how does alabaster change the colour of the light?

Alabaster is translucent and diffuses light, so the stone adds its own tint to what comes through. Cream and amber blocks push the glow warmer, and white or grey-veined blocks tend to look cleaner and slightly cooler.

That is why the same 2700K source can read a little differently from one block to the next, and why stone is reviewed unlit and lit. Look at photographs of the piece switched on, not only the number on the specification.

which colour temperature is right for alabaster lighting?

Use 2700K as the default. Move down to 2000K or 2300K for rooms you use to unwind, and up to 3000K where you want a crisper white, such as near a kitchen island or in a study.

• 2000K: deep amber, close to a candle. Very atmospheric. It makes whites and pale paint look yellow, so it suits a room used mainly in the evening.
• 2300K: warm and intimate, slightly warmer than a standard incandescent lamp. Suits bedrooms and lounges.
• 2700K: the familiar warm white and the standard on most pieces. It works in nearly every room.
• 3000K: a clean, soft white with a slight warmth. It makes wall colours and fabrics look more neutral and is the upper limit that still suits alabaster.

which colour temperature suits each room?

Match the temperature to how the room is used and to the other lights in it. The table below is guidance, not a rule.

Room	Suggested	Why
Living room	2700K	Warm and sociable; blends with lamps and downlights at 2700K
Dining room	2300K to 2700K	Flatters skin and food; dim for evening meals
Bedroom	2000K to 2700K	Low, amber light helps the room feel calm at night
Kitchen island	2700K to 3000K	A little crisper for prep; add downlights for task work
Foyer or staircase	2700K	A warm welcome that reads well from outside and above
Study or reading nook	3000K	Cleaner white for reading, with a task light for detail
Restaurant or hotel lounge	2300K to 2700K	Warm, low glare; dim by time of day

should the alabaster match my other lights?

Yes. Keep the downlights, wall lights and lamps in a room within the same warm range. If a 4000K downlight sits next to a 2700K alabaster piece, the stone will look orange by comparison.

Alabaster is an ambient and accent source, not a task light, so pair it with discreet downlights where you read or cook, and choose those at 2700K or 3000K. Colour temperature is also separate from colour rendering, which describes how true colours look, so check both on the downlights you add.

does dimming change the colour?

On most LED fittings the colour temperature stays the same as the light is dimmed, so the glow gets lower but not warmer. Only specially designed warm-dim fittings shift towards amber as they dim.

Dimming is available on request on Teeshaa pieces. Confirm the dimmer type with the studio before any wiring is done, and read dimming and drivers for alabaster lighting. If you prefer a deeper tone at night, choose 2000K or 2300K, where the piece offers those options.

how Teeshaa fits.

Most Teeshaa pieces use integrated LED at 2700K, and several offer 2000K, 2300K or 3000K. Check each product page for the options on that piece, or ask the studio before you order. Light sources vary by piece: the Totem Table Lamp uses an 8 W LED strip, and the Aura suspensions run from 12 W to 20 W.

Try the Halo Crown Chandelier over a dining table, the Aura Wall Mount on a bedroom wall or the Alabaster Aura Suspension in a living space. Room guides are on bedroom lighting and dining room lighting, and the stone is described in why alabaster glows. The full range is under alabaster lighting.

frequently asked questions.

Which colour temperature suits alabaster lighting?

For alabaster lighting, 2700K is the dependable default and the standard on most Teeshaa pieces. Choose 2000K or 2300K for a deeper, candle-like mood and 3000K for a cleaner warm white. Staying at 3000K or below keeps the stone looking warm.

What colour temperature options does Teeshaa offer?

Most Teeshaa pieces use integrated LED at 2700K, and several offer 2000K, 2300K or 3000K. Options differ by piece, so check the product page or ask the studio before ordering. Dimming is available on request.

Is 3000K too cool for alabaster?

No. 3000K is a warm white with a slightly cleaner tone, and it still suits alabaster. It works near a kitchen island or in a study. Go above 3000K and the stone loses its warmth and can look flat and pale.

Should I choose 2000K or 2300K for a bedroom?

Either suits a bedroom. 2000K is deep amber, close to candlelight, and can make whites look yellow. 2300K is warm and gentle with less colour shift. Choose 2700K if the room is also used in daytime or for dressing.

Can I change the colour temperature after installation?

On most Teeshaa pieces the LED is integrated, so the colour temperature is chosen when you order; a few pieces take a standard bulb, so check the light source on the product page. Dimming, available on request, changes brightness but usually not the tint.

Reviewed by the Teeshaa studio, 19 October 2026.

sources.

• Wikipedia: Color temperature
• Wikipedia: Alabaster