BCM Raises the Standard with CRI 90+ Lighting Across Its Entire Range
BCM has taken another significant step in its commitment to premium lighting quality by making CRI 90+ the standard across its complete product portfolio from 2026.
While many lighting manufacturers continue to specify CRI 80 as the industry norm, BCM has chosen to raise the benchmark, ensuring every luminaire in both its CORE & MORE and LITE & BRIGHT collections delivers superior colour rendering as standard. This strategic move reflects the company’s belief that great lighting is about far more than brightness—it’s about creating spaces that feel natural, comfortable and visually engaging.
What is CRI?
Colour Rendering Index (CRI) measures how accurately a light source reproduces colours compared to natural daylight. Rated on a scale from 0 to 100, the higher the CRI, the more faithfully colours, textures and finishes appear.
With a CRI of 90 or above, materials look richer, wood grains become more defined, fabrics reveal their true tones and skin colours appear more natural. The result is a more comfortable and authentic visual experience that enhances both residential and commercial interiors.
Better Light for Every Environment
Whether illuminating luxury yachts, high-end residential properties, hospitality venues or architectural spaces, high-quality light makes a noticeable difference. Designers can be confident that colours will be represented accurately, while end users benefit from improved visual comfort and spaces that simply feel more inviting.
By adopting CRI 90+ as its standard specification, BCM ensures that architects, designers and installers no longer have to choose between performance and light quality—they receive both as standard.
Innovation Beyond the Product
The decision to standardise CRI 90+ demonstrates BCM’s continued investment in innovation and product excellence. Rather than treating premium colour rendering as an optional upgrade, BCM has integrated it across its entire range, delivering greater value and consistency for every project.
For IMP customers, this means access to lighting solutions that combine elegant Italian design with enhanced visual performance, helping every project achieve its full potential through exceptional quality of light.
As lighting design continues to evolve, BCM’s move reinforces a simple philosophy: the best lighting doesn’t just illuminate a space—it brings it to life. For the BCM 2026 catalogue click here.
