What is the difference between RGB and RGBW LED lighting?

RGB (Red, Green, Blue) and RGBW (Red, Green, Blue, White) are both types of LED lighting, but the main difference between them is the presence of a white LED in the RGBW system. Here are the core differences:

RGB (Red, Green, Blue):

• RGB LEDs consist of three basic colors: red, green and blue.
• By mixing different combinations of these three colors, a wide range of colors can be produced, including white by burning all three colors at maximum intensity at the same time.
• The disadvantage of RGB light is that the white produced by the combination of red, green and blue is sometimes not so pure and can have a slight tint.

RGBW (Red, Green, Blue, White):

• RGBW LEDs add a separate white LED to the standard RGB configuration.
  
• This allows RGBW lighting to produce, in addition to all the colours possible with RGB, purer and brighter white light, also known as CCT.
• Adding the 2 types of white LED improves color rendering, especially when it comes to obtaining natural white light.
• All smart Varin lighting products are equipped with warm white LED and cold white LED for maximum results!

In the context of lighting systems, RGBW therefore offers a wider range of options, as it can not only create colorful lighting effects, but also produce higher quality white light. This makes RGBW more suitable for situations where both color variation and functional lighting are important, such as in domestic environments, commercial lighting or entertainment applications.