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Old 12-19-2013, 02:18 PM   #9
Steven@fteightysix
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Just FYI:

ALL cars on the road that have OEM HIDs installed must be 4300K based on US Laws which allow them to be DOT legal.

The slight blue hue you see around the lights of say BMW's for example is simply a very well designed projector lens and light housing. You only see this blue hue when you are outside of the lights beam/path.

A properly designed or build headlamp assembly with 4300K HIDs will have the best output in terms of Lumen count.

A simple rule of thumb:

When it comes to HIDs, 4300K is the brightest, whitest light you can get with minimal blue hue. It gives the highest Lumen rating. Once you go above 6000K, your lumen output drops off substantially.

Stick with 4300K to 6000K for the best combination of pleasing eye color and light output.
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