ACCENT LIGHTING

LIGHTING STYLE • HIGHLIGHTS FEATURES & AESTHETICS.

LED TAPE LIGHTING

Accent Lighting

Highlights features & aesthetics.

Accent lighting focuses light shape and output to draw attention, create visual interest or showcase architectural details while filling in shadows. Flexible LED tape disappears by blending into the space it lights, so the feature gets the attention, not the fixture.

Where it is used

Cabinets: above, below, insideShelving: pantry, bookshelvesBacklight: displays, mirrors, artFlooring: stairs, toe-kick, deckingArchitectural details
Accent Lighting with Lighting Leaf LED tape
DESIGN GUIDE

How bright, how warm

Highlighted rows are the typical levels for accent lighting.

Brightness level Lumens per foot Typical application Lighting purpose
Low 50-150 lm/ft Toe-kicks, decorative shelves, night lighting Soft accent glow
Medium-Low 150-250 lm/ft Accent coves, wall details, cabinets, display Ambient / accent
Medium 180-350 lm/ft Under-cabinet kitchen lighting, bar areas Functional accent / task
Medium-High 350-450 lm/ft Workspaces, vanities, garages, task lighting Strong task illumination
High 400-600+ lm/ft Primary room lighting General illumination

Color temperature: 2700K or 3000K for a warm, relaxing glow. Use RGB, RGB+W or RGB+CCT to entertain with color.

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS

Best series for accent lighting

IC Infinite Cut Series

IC-24NB301.5 • 178 lm/ft • cut anywhere
Cuttable anywhere, flawless everywhere. Perfect fit for toe-kicks, stairs and cabinet interiors.

Datasheet (PDF)

E-Series Efficient

E-24NBXX1.5 • 150 lm/ft • IP67 available
General use accent light for subtle accents, under-cabinet and decorative lighting.

Datasheet (PDF)

R-Series Radiance

R-24NBXX3.0 • 380 lm/ft • dot-free
Seamless beam of light. Smooth, dot-free illumination for exposed lines. IP67 available.

Datasheet (PDF)

Radiance RGB with PhosCoreâ„¢

R-24RGB4.4 • 384 lm/ft • seamless color
Smooth, continuous color without hot spots or banding for art, mood and statement pieces.

Datasheet (PDF)

RGB+W Series

RGBW-24NB304.4 • 250 lm/ft • color + 3000K
Vibrant color plus a dedicated warm white channel in a single tape.

Datasheet (PDF)

See every series side by side in the LED Tape Series Guide or the 2026 Product Catalog.

PRO TIPS

Design tips

Put it on everything

Apply tape along the edges of walls, ceilings, shelves and floors.
Enhance with layers

Pair accent light with ambient and task light for depth instead of a flat, evenly lit room.
Entertain with color

Multi-color tape adds dynamic style and curates social scenes.

Build a complete system. Don’t leave components off the bid.

LED Tape▶Connectors▶Power Supply / Driver▶Controller▶Remote / App

Find your light

Five quick questions give you a specific kit recommendation. Share it with your client to scope a project.

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Other lighting styles: Ambient Lighting  |  Task Lighting

For professional installers and authorized dealers. Lighting Leaf products are sold only through authorized partners. We do not sell to or support DIY installation.