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Why are fog lights yellow?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by coff33, Feb 5, 2022.

  1. Feb 5, 2022 at 11:54 AM
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    coff33

    coff33 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Cut better thru fog?
     
  2. Feb 5, 2022 at 11:58 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Yes. Sort of.

    White light reflects on the moisture droplets, reducing vision. Yellow not as much.

    Selective yellow from Diode Dynamics is very good.
     
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  3. Feb 5, 2022 at 11:58 AM
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    hyper15125

    hyper15125 Headlight Retrofitting Hobbyist Vendor

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    Exactly, best color so driver can focus on the road. Plenty of articles on the topic.
     
  4. Feb 6, 2022 at 5:56 AM
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    Too Stroked

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  5. Feb 11, 2022 at 7:22 AM
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    Cereal_killer

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    Yeah
    Google “Reylight scattering”, same reason the sky looks blue.
     

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