It can be said undoubtedly that light is a one of the most important necessities for any living being on planet. With the evolution of new technologies day by day, the world of lighting is also modernizing a lot. The market is full of so many different varieties of bulbs that it may be fascinating to choose a lighting source according to requirements and needs. Different people have different requirements. There are traditional incandescent and halogen bulbs for the user who needs a simple and proven source of light without much change. Also there are Black light bulbs, Full Spectrum Bulbs, Florescent Bulbs, UV light bulbs and many other different types for people having specific requirements. Bulbs differ not only in size, wattage, intensity and the way they function but also in color.
The use of different colors of bulbs is getting very popular day by day. People are recognizing the effect of the color of light on daily human life. Colors can change the mood and behavior of a person. While red can excite and energize a person, blue light often seems attached to relaxation and meditation. Orange and Purple light is often considered as the spiritual one. The use of colored light is an easy and affordable solution to make a home meet the likes and dislikes of a person. The colored light can enhance the atmosphere and surroundings to great extent. Colored bulbs can also be used to decorate the house.
How are colored light bulbs made?
Colored light bulbs are made by mixing the different wavelengths and intensities of colors. Colored light that we see from a colored bulb is actually a combination of various colors. White light is a mixture of all basic spectrum colors. Other colors like red, green or blue appear that color as they reflect that particular color. While white objecs reflects all the colors, black light is the result of reflection of none of the colors from that object.
A white object would appear white on shining a white light on it but other objects with different colors may not appear white even after shining white light on them as they may reflect a different color. The only way to produce black or white light is to ensure that either none of the color is reflected off a particular object or all of the colors.
Colored Light Bulbs and Lamps
There are huge varieties of color light bulbs and lamps available from brands like GE, Sylvania , Phillips and Others manufacturers and sellers. MR16 and A19 transparent Incandescent bulbs are available in colors like Blue, Pink, and red, Green, Amber and many others. These bulbs come in the range of 25w to 100w. Their voltage ranges between 120 or 130. They are available with a medium base.
Mood-lites is another variety of colored bulb available on the market. Another manufacturer and seller named PEC also offers colored lamps in different shapes, sizes, colors, voltages and wattages. They are great for usage in different places like home, stage, exhibits, stores etc.
Different wavelengths and intensities are mixed to make colored light bulbs