Power Tip: Color Rendering Index (CRI) Explained

When choosing light fixtures and lamps for a landscape lighting plan, you'll encounter a number of photometric specifications describing the character of the light. These can include lumens, color temperature, and Color Rendering Index (CRI). We'll go over the meaning of CRI and outline some techniques for using it as a design consideration. We'll also provide some deeper context on how color works and how CRI is measured.

Watch our Power Tip: Lamp Color: The Temperature is Just Light for more insight into color temperature.