Light & Colour

SKU: DF-SEN0636 | Brand: DFRobot

The Gravity UV Index Sensor measures ultraviolet radiation across the 240–370 nm wavelength range, covering UVA, UVB, and UVC bands. It directly outputs a UV index (0–11) and a harm risk level (1–5), eliminating the n...

SKU: DF-SEN0364 | Brand: DFRobot

We live in a colorful world, but how much do you really know about color? Your eyes may deceive you, while the sensors don’t lie. This Gravity: AS7341 11-Channel Visible Light Sensor can tell you the truth about color...

SKU: SF-SEN-29211 | Brand: SparkFun

The SparkFun VEML7700 Qwiic Ambient Light Sensor provides accurate 16-bit light readings from 0 to 167,000 lux via I2C. The sensor features Vishay's Filtron™ technology for human-eye-like response and ultra-low power ...

SKU: DF-SEN0562 | Brand: DFRobot

What is an Ambient Light Sensor?An ambient light sensor is a type of sensor that measures the amount of light in the surrounding environment. These sensors can be used in various applications, including lighting and b...

SKU: DF-SEN0611 | Brand: DFRobot

The Gravity: Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) & ALS Meter is a high-performance light sensing device, specifically designed to meet the needs of professional videographers and photographers. With precise calibration...

SKU: SF-SEN-22639 | Brand: SparkFun

The SparkFun Qwiic Mini Tristimulus Colour Sensor features the OPT4048DTSR from Texas Instruments — a high-speed, high-precision four-channel colour sensor with spectral responses closely matching the CIE 1931 tristim...

SKU: SF-SEN-22638 | Brand: SparkFun

The SparkFun Tristimulus Color Sensor is built around the Texas Instruments OPT4048DTSR — a high-speed, high-precision four-channel colour sensor. Three channels closely match the CIE 1931 tristimulus XYZ spectra with...

SKU: DF-SEN0404 | Brand: DFRobot

Devices with True Tone technology like Apple iPad Pro, iPhone, and Macs usually feature sensors that measure the ambient light colour and brightness. The device then uses this information to automatically adjust its d...

SKU: DF-SEN0228 | Brand: DFRobot

The Gravity VEML7700 is a high-accuracy digital ambient light sensor that outputs readings directly in lux (lx) over an I²C interface. Built around the Vishay VEML7700 IC, it features a 16-bit ADC, a high-sensitivity ...

SKU: AF-5810 | Brand: Adafruit

This breakout combines Vishay's VCNL4020 proximity sensor and ambient light sensor on one compact I2C board, making it a handy choice when you want to detect nearby objects and measure light levels at the same time. T...

SKU: AF-6335 | Brand: Adafruit

A modern take on the common RGB colour sensor — the OPT4048 provides true CIE XYZ tri-stimulus output so you can match readings directly to standard colour spaces. It also calculates colour temperature (based on CIE) ...

SKU: PR-PIM203 | Brand: Little Bird

Enviro pHAT packs 4 different sensors, letting you measure temperature, pressure, light level, colour, 3-axis motion, compass heading, and analog inputs. That's up to 10 different variables! It's ideal for monitoring ...

SKU: AF-6491 | Brand: Adafruit

This compact breakout combines a Vishay VCNL4030 proximity sensor and ambient light sensor on one board. It can measure proximity from 0 to 300mm (about 12 inches) and light from 0.004 to 16,768 lux, making it a handy...

SKU: AF-6498 | Brand: Adafruit

Measure ambient light in real lux with a sensor that handles everything from very dim conditions to bright outdoor sunlight. This breakout is built around the MAX44009, an easy-to-use ambient light sensor that automat...

SKU: AF-6479 | Brand: Adafruit

This breakout brings ambient light tri-stimulus colour sensing to your project using CIE XYZ plus an IR channel, rather than the more common RGB-style approach. It is designed for applications where you want access to...