Overview
The Philips ExpertColor 12PAR30S/EXPERTCOLOR/F40/940/DIM is a 12-watt LED PAR30 short neck lamp engineered for retail, gallery, hospitality, and accent lighting applications where color accuracy is critical. With a CRI of 95 and a 4000K cool white color temperature, it renders merchandise, artwork, and architectural surfaces with exceptional fidelity. A 40° flood beam angle delivers a clean, shadow-free distribution from a single optic. The lamp is fully dimmable, Energy Star certified, and carries a 40,000-hour rated life — delivering significant energy and maintenance savings over the 75-watt halogen lamps it replaces.
Features
- 12W power consumption — replaces 75W halogen PAR30 lamps
- 950 lumens output at 79 lm/W efficacy
- 95 CRI for outstanding color rendering in retail and accent applications
- 4000K cool white (CCT Code 940) for crisp, neutral illumination
- 40° flood beam angle — clean single-optic distribution, free from shadows
- Fully dimmable for flexible lighting control
- E26 medium screw base — standard fixture compatible
- 40,000-hour rated nominal lifetime with 50,000 switching cycles
- 0.5-second start time and warm-up to full brightness
- Suitable for damp locations — UL listed
- Energy Star certified
- EU RoHS compliant
- T20 compliant
- Clear plastic bulb finish with PAR30S shape
- L70 lumen maintenance at end of rated life (LLMF 70%)
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 12PAR30S/EXPERTCOLOR/F40/940/DIM |
| Manufacturer | Signify (Philips) |
| Lamp Type | LED PAR30 Short Neck |
| Wattage | 12 W |
| Wattage Equivalent | 75 W (halogen) |
| Lumens | 950 lm |
| Luminous Efficacy | 75 lm/W |
| Luminous Intensity | 2,100 cd |
| Color Rendering Index (CRI) | 95 |
| Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) | 4000 K (Cool White) |
| Beam Angle | 40° |
| Base | E26 (Medium Screw) |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Input Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Dimmable | Yes |
| Bulb Shape | PAR30S |
| Bulb Finish | Clear |
| Bulb Material | Plastic |
| Rated Lifetime | 40,000 hours |
| Switching Cycles | 50,000 |
| Start Time | 0.5 s |
| Warm-Up to 60% Light | 0.5 s |
| T-Case Maximum | 90 °C |
| LLMF at End of Life | 70% |
| Color Consistency | <6 SDCM |
| Location Rating | Damp |
| Application | Accent Lighting |
| UPC | 04667747094 |
| Unit of Measure | Each (EA) |
| Certifications | Energy Star, T20 Compliant, EU RoHS |




