HEX PAR Lights Have a Color Problem (Here’s the Fix)

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HEX PAR lights (RGBWA+UV) are everywhere in DJ and event lighting — and for good reason. They’re versatile, affordable, and capable of hundreds of trillions of color combinations. But in real-world use, especially at weddings and live events, there’s one color HEX PARs consistently struggle with: warm white. In this video, I break down: - What is color temperature - Why warm white is important for events - How to create warm white using a hex par - A proposed alternative if I were redesigning the par If you’re a DJ, lighting tech, or event professional trying to get better-looking whites without fighting your fixtures, this video will save you a lot of frustration. TIMESTAMPS: ============= 00:00 What Is a HEX PAR — and Why Everyone Uses Them 00:25 How Many Colors Can RGBWA+UV Really Make? 00:49 The One Color HEX PARs Struggle With 01:35 What Color Temperature Actually Means 02:25 Lighting Design: Dinner vs Dance Floor 03:10 Why Different PARs Mix Color Differently 04:12 Why Warm White Is Hard for HEX Fixtures 06:03 Mixing Candlelight Warm White Using RGB 06:21 The Best Way to Create Warm White with HEX 07:26 If I were designing a PAR light for weddings and events… 07:54 RGB + Cool White + Warm White Demo 09:45 Where HEX PARs Actually Shine 10:59 Final Thoughts Rockville RF4 v2 Mini Par: https://amzn.to/45dSwRx Infinibar Review: https://amzn.to/4pNjjvr OPPSK Light Bar: https://amzn.to/45dSwRx ================ CONNECT ================ 🎯 Subscribe: https://tinyurl.com/fuumcnud Instagram: @djdarylbennett https://tinyurl.com/s5rpun9k For booking related inquiries, visit admdj.com ========= SOUNDSWITCH SHORTCUT ========== Simplify your SoundSwitch here: https://darylbennett.net/the-soundswitch-shortcut/ Schedule a Coaching Call: https://tinyurl.com/mry93u5u ================ DJ GEAR ================ SoundSwitch Control One: https://amzn.to/4ayItXY SoundSwitch Interface: https://amzn.to/3Fmk8ra Donner Wireless DMX Battery: https://amzn.to/3EzzHdw Both Lighting 360 Pixel Titan Tube: https://tinyurl.com/86nrwxcs Both Lighting IR4 mini Uplights: https://tinyurl.com/32rpmpcm Humpter B3: https://bit.ly/49y18S5 Gravity Stand: https://bit.ly/4d12dVK Both Lighting 100W Battery Beam: https://shorturl.at/iegW1 JMAZ Aero 60 Spot Battery Spot: https://amzn.to/3xAMEUh Sennhesier EW-DX Dual Body Pack: https://amzn.to/3Jm0oox Rane One: https://amzn.to/3UlvphN Rockville RTPGO: https://amzn.to/4cakHCC Evox 12: https://guitar-center.pxf.io/Mmqb1o Mirror Ball: https://amzn.to/3vWMk1W Mirror Ball Motor: https://bit.ly/3PZXj15 (Use Code "DJDARYLBENNETT" to save 10%) Bunn Gear Command Center: https://shorturl.at/AclGh Yamaha MG10XU 10-Input Stereo Mixer: https://amzn.to/3VuGb4s Evolve 50: https://amzn.to/3FnWWJa Sennheiser EW G4 100 Wireless Mic: https://amzn.to/3Flg4XX ================================ These affiliate links give a small commission to help support this channel at no additional cost to you. I'm only sharing gear that I actually use and like! ================================ #lightingdesign #DJLighting #EventLighting