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No. 001 · DAYLIGHT

Screen daylight simulation for accurate color and maximum output

  • 01 Maximum brightness
  • 02 True color rendering
  • 03 Natural daylight tone

Use this free online daylight simulation when you need the brightest, most color-accurate light your screen can produce. At 100% brightness and 6500K, it simulates midday natural light for color matching, product photography, art work and any task where seeing true color matters.

Open daylight preset
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Enter HEX #F1F8FF 210 × 297 mm
§ 01

When true color matters

Checking makeup under warm bedroom light often leads to surprises in daylight. Evaluating paint samples, fabric or print proofs under artificial light can be misleading. The daylight preset gives you a 6500K reference that matches midday sun, so what you see under this light is close to what you will see outdoors.

§ 02

Product and detail photography benefits from consistent daylight-balanced illumination.

Daylight for photography

Product and detail photography benefits from consistent daylight-balanced illumination. The 6500K preset removes warm color casts and shows materials in their true colors. Combined with the white balance reference cards in advanced controls, you can calibrate your camera for accurate shots without a dedicated light box.

§ 03

Daylight vs product preset

Both use 6500K, but the daylight preset is designed for maximum output with slightly less softness falloff, making it better for broad illumination. The product preset has more controlled edges for tabletop photography. Use daylight when you need to light a larger area or when color accuracy is more important than directional control.

§ 04

Why 6500K matters for color accuracy

The standard reference illuminant for digital displays (D65) is 6500K — this is the color temperature that monitors are calibrated to and that sRGB color space assumes. When you use the daylight preset for product photography, art scanning or color-critical work, you are lighting your subject with the same color temperature your screen will use to display the result. This reduces color shifts between what you see in person and what appears on screen.

Procedure

Three moves to peak output

  1. 01

    Max your device brightness

    Set your device screen brightness to 100% first — the tool adjusts color but your hardware controls actual light output.

  2. 02

    Open the daylight preset

    Start with the daylight scene at full brightness and 6500K for the most accurate natural white light.

  3. 03

    Go fullscreen for maximum coverage

    Fullscreen mode turns your entire display into a broad daylight panel with no wasted screen area.

Inquiries

Questions worth asking

Q.01 What color temperature is daylight?
Standard daylight is around 5500K to 6500K. The daylight preset uses 6500K at full brightness for maximum light output and the most accurate color rendering, similar to midday sunlight on a clear day.
Q.02 When should I use a daylight screen light?
Use it when color accuracy matters — checking paint swatches, matching fabric, evaluating makeup in natural light, or photographing items where true color is important. It is also useful for SAD light therapy in winter months.
Q.03 Is daylight mode too bright for video calls?
At 100% brightness and 6500K, it can look clinical and harsh for webcam use. For video calls, the meeting preset (4200K at 60%) is more flattering. Use the daylight preset when color accuracy matters more than appearance — product photos, color checks and display testing.
Cross-reference

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Enough specimen notes.

Go make the screen behave.

Open daylight preset