Color Rendering Index (CRI) is a critical metric for evaluating light quality. But is the jump from CRI 90 to CRI 95 worth the additional cost? Let’s explore the science and practical implications.
What is CRI?
CRI measures how accurately a light source renders colors compared to natural daylight (CRI 100). Higher CRI values mean colors appear more vivid and true to life under the light source.
CRI 90 vs CRI 95 in Practice
For most commercial applications — retail, offices, hospitality — CRI 90 provides excellent color rendering. However, in color-critical environments like art galleries, museums, and high-end retail, CRI 95 makes a noticeable difference in how products and artworks appear.
ERDU offers both CRI 90 (standard) and CRI 95+ (premium) options across our entire product range, allowing you to match the right specification to each project.
