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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Redd" data-source="post: 80473" data-attributes="member: 200">RedZ4, the "K (Kelvin)" rating is the color temperature of the light. it doesnt denote the strength/intensity of the light. a 10000/12000K HID light would be very blue and almost useless in automotive applications.unless, of course, ur an ahbeng, in which case it would be perfect. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />the recommended color temp for automotive lights is 6000K. that's why philips (leading manufacturer of HID light bulbs & ballasts) only makes it in this color range. 6000K is an almost pure white light with purple fringing. it doesnt look blue, tho.another thing to note is that original philips bulbs (lotsa imitation out there) are made from UV-cut glass. very important if u have polycarb (plastic) headlights lenses, which most modern bimmers do. u run the risk of clouding ur headlights if u use non UV-cut bulbs.good luck!redd</blockquote>