Where can I find a reading light with a low (or adjustable) color temp?

July 12, 2015 1:11 PM

I'm looking for a reading light for a recently purchased standard kindle, but I'd like something that has a low (or adjustable) color temperature so reading at night doesn't mess with circadian rhythms as much.

The idea is similar to f.lux. However, I haven't had much luck finding such lights for sale. Specific compatibility with the kindle (e.g. sharing power) would be a boon. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.

So far this is the best I've found. Anybody have any experience with it? It seems a bit overkill.

posted by Cogito to Shopping (4 answers total)

What do you mean by overkill? Size? Price? Technology?
posted by J. Wilson at 3:49 PM on July 12, 2015

Response by poster: Overkill on size and price. Mostly size.
posted by Cogito at 6:45 PM on July 12, 2015

Is 2700K not a low enough color temp? That is the most common "warm white" temperature, and you can find many LED, fluorescent, incandescent, etc bulbs in that temperature range. Warmer than that and the light will start to look rather orange. You can get LED bulbs that mimic old-timey Edison bulbs which are very low temp, if that's what you're after.

I bought this 2200K one for $8 and I'm quite satisfied with it. The color is not adjustable, and it is rather dim.

I also have a Phillips Hue, which I really like, but it is significantly more expensive.
posted by bigtex at 7:05 PM on July 12, 2015

Oh, I see, you're looking for a reading light (clip-on style?) not a light bulb...
posted by bigtex at 7:07 PM on July 12, 2015