Template:Color temperature
{{Color temperature}} returns the color of a black body at a desired temperature. A polynomial approximation over the mired is used.
Use
Template expects a temperature between 837 K and 1,000,000 K in first parameter. Color is automatically labeled with the temperature unless the parameter text is filled.
hexval tag can be used to return only an hexadecimal color code.
Recommended display
- Color space : sRGB
- White point : D65
- Gamma : 2.2
Warning
- Each color use the maximum peak luminance available on the screen because lightness variations of a black body are too high to be displayed on a regular display device.
- Colors below 1,934 K are out of sRGB gamut. White had to be added (relative colorimetric mapping).
- 837 K is the minimum value because it returns pure red color in sRGB color space.
- The clause
class="mw-no-invert"is necessary for use in tables in order to display correctly in dark mode.
Demo
Display color temperature
{{Color temperature|3400}} returns 3,400 K
Customize label
{{Color temperature|1850|text=Candle light}} returns Candle light
Return hexadecimal code
{{Color temperature|6500|hexval}} returns FFF9FF.
Feed a table
<span class="mw-no-invert" style="background:#{{Color temperature|42000|hexval}}[...]
NAOS
Blue supergiant star
40,000 K - 44,000 K
Summary
Display the color of a black body at a desired temperature
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature in kelvins | 1 | Temperature of the black body between 837 K and 1000000 K
| Number | required |
| hexval | 2 | hexval is an optional tag used to return only the hexadecimal value
| String | optional |
| Label | text | Text displayed next to the color
| String | optional |
Color accuracy
The template returns almost exactly the colors of the gradient below. More information on image description.
