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Old 09-15-18, 05:24 PM
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I've got an is300 awd, premium package. I'm not sure if the state's are the same but up here in Canada that means I got the hid headlight and led fog lights.
It slightly bugs me that the fog lights and led drl are whiter or possibly a little bluer than the main hid lights. I'm not a fan of blue lights but I assume the easiest way to make them match would be to replace the hid bulbs with ones that match the leds.

Anyone know what rating would best match the fog lights and drls? I've heard oem hid are usually 4300k so should I get 5000k or 6000k?

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Old 09-15-18, 05:30 PM
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5000k will be pure white and will match. Anything higher and you will be getting more blue tones.
Old 09-15-18, 07:47 PM
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Burrcold is correct
OEM depending on manufacturer ranges somewhere between 4200 - 4500k
5000k is white
6000k is white with a tinge of blue
8000k is blue with a tinge of white
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