Title: Occhio color tune explained: the right light colour for every moment
Quick summary: Occhio color tune
Occhio color tune is the integrated colour temperature control in selected Occhio luminaires. It allows stepless adjustment of light colour from relaxing warm white (2,700 K) through clear, comfortable light (3,000 K) to stimulating neutral white (4,000 K) – situationally, without fixed presets and without external hardware. Operation is either via contactless gesture control (Touchless Control) directly at the luminaire head, or via the Occhio air app and the Occhio air controller. Technically, color tune is based on warm white and cool white LEDs arranged in alternation, blended steplessly by intelligent electronics – the result is homogeneous, glare-free light with no visible colour separation.
What is colour temperature – and why does it matter?
Colour temperature describes the white tone of light and is measured in Kelvin (K). A lower Kelvin value means warm, yellowish-white light – similar to the light of a candle or an old incandescent bulb. A higher Kelvin value means cool, bluish-white light – similar to the light of an overcast day or a fluorescent tube.
Light directly influences our mood, alertness, and sense of wellbeing. Warm white light in the evening signals the body to relax; cool light in the morning and during work supports concentration and activity. Being able to adjust colour temperature steplessly means having full control over the atmosphere of a room at any time – without compromise.
Three moods with Occhio color tune
- 2,700 K – warm, cosy light: The classic warm white for evenings and relaxation. The light feels inviting, soft, and comfortable – ideal for living rooms, dining rooms, and retreat spaces. It creates a welcoming atmosphere and supports unwinding after a long day.
- 3,000 K – clear, comfortable light: The golden middle ground – warm enough for cosiness, clear enough for focused activity. Ideal as the default setting for living areas and as morning or everyday light.
- 4,000 K – neutral task light: Cool, stimulating light for concentrated work, reading, and tasks where colour accuracy and fine detail are important. In a home office or at a workstation, it provides clarity and focus.
Between these values, colour temperature can be adjusted steplessly and without fixed increments – color tune is not a discrete selection, but a continuous spectrum.
The technology behind it: dual LED arrangement and intelligent blending
Color tune is based on two different LED types arranged in alternation inside the luminaire head: warm white LEDs (2,700 K) and cool white LEDs (4,000 K). Integrated control electronics regulate the ratio between the two groups: when a warmer light colour is desired, the warm white LEDs dominate; when a cooler colour is needed, the cool white LEDs take over.
To prevent the alternating arrangement of two different LED colours from becoming visible as a visual separation or banding effect, Occhio uses a ribbed optical structure in the Mito and Mito linear series. The fine grooves of the lens scatter and blend the light from both LED types so that it reaches the viewer as a completely homogeneous, uniform light colour – with no visible colour zones, no hotspots, and no glare.
Operation: gesture or app
Color tune can be controlled in two ways, which are always available equally alongside one another:
- Gesture control (Touchless Control): Frame the luminaire head with a C-shaped gesture using one hand – or bring both hands simultaneously above and below the sensor. The sensors on the luminaire head are thereby activated; the colour temperature changes for as long as the hand is held. To change direction (e.g. from cooler back to warmer), briefly remove hands and repeat the double gesture. No smartphone, no app, no setup required.
- Occhio air app and controller: Via the Bluetooth-based Occhio air app (iOS/Android), colour temperature can be set precisely using a slider and saved as part of a lighting scene. The Occhio air controller – a compact device with four programmable buttons – can assign a fixed colour temperature or a saved scene to a button, making a favourite atmosphere accessible with a single press.
Which series feature color tune?
Color tune is integrated into the Occhio series Mito, Mito linear, Gioia, and Taglio. These include, among others, Mito sospeso, Mito volo, Mito soffitto, Mito aura, Mito largo, Gioia equilibrio, and Taglio tavolo. The function is not available in all Occhio luminaires – models without color tune are designed with a fixed colour temperature.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is the difference between color tune and standard dimming?
Dimming changes the brightness – i.e. how much light the luminaire emits. Color tune changes the light colour – i.e. the white tone from warm to cool. Both can be adjusted independently of one another: a luminaire can be bright and warm white, or dimmed and cool white, or in any combination in between.
Are the individual warm and cool LEDs visible?
No. Occhio uses a ribbed optical structure in the Mito and Mito linear series that blends the light from both LED types so that it appears completely homogeneous. No bands, colour separations, or differently tinted areas are visible – the light appears even and uniform throughout.
How do I activate color tune by gesture?
Frame the luminaire head with a C-shaped gesture using one hand, or bring both hands simultaneously above and below the sensor. The colour temperature changes for as long as the gesture is held. To change direction, briefly remove hands and repeat the gesture.
Can I save a preferred colour temperature permanently?
Yes – via the Occhio air app, colour temperature and brightness can be saved as a lighting scene and recalled at any time with a tap. The Occhio air controller can assign a button to this scene. Some luminaires with a sensor box also offer a PRESET mode in which default values for brightness and colour temperature can be stored permanently.
Does color tune work without Occhio air?
Yes. Color tune is fully operable via gesture control – with no app, no Bluetooth, and no setup. The Occhio air app extends the possibilities with scene storage, group control, and remote access, but is not a prerequisite for adjusting the colour temperature.
What Kelvin range does color tune cover?
From 2,700 K (warm white) to 4,000 K (neutral white). The adjustment is stepless – there are no fixed increments. Only in the PRESET mode of the Mito sospeso sensor box are four fixed levels selectable: 2,700 / 3,000 / 3,500 / 4,000 K.
In summary:
Occhio color tune gives you full control over the atmosphere in your rooms: warm light in the evening, clear light in the morning, cool light when working – steplessly and without technical aids, via gesture control directly at the luminaire. The dual LED arrangement with intelligent blending electronics and ribbed optics ensures that the light always appears homogeneous and glare-free – regardless of where on the scale between 2,700 and 4,000 Kelvin it is set. Color tune is available in the Mito, Mito linear, Gioia, and Taglio series. At Leuchtenland.com, you will find a selection of Occhio luminaires with color tune.
