CRIwaarde
CRIwaarde refers to the Color Rendering Index value, the Dutch term for a numerical measure of how accurately a light source renders colors compared with a reference illuminant. It is widely used in lighting design, product labeling, and procurement to gauge color fidelity.
The CRI is determined by comparing the appearance of standardized color samples under the tested light to
Interpretation of the CRIwaarde depends on application. Values above 80 are typically considered acceptable for most
Limitations of the CRI include dependence on the chosen reference illuminant, insensitivity to certain aspects of
In practice, the CRIwaarde guides product labeling and selection, with many LED products reporting Ra and, in