Re: How do the colors in the spectrum correspond with temperature?

Hi Elyce,

Yes, there is a simple formula that works very well and gives the wavelength 
(color) of the maximum emission as a function of temperature.  You can find 
more information in a general physics reference or in a college physics book. 
This formula is called Wein's rule.  The formula is  L = 2900/T  where L is the 
wavelength measured in microns and T is the temperature in (degrees) Kelvin.
Look up the wavelengths for red and violet light and you will be able to 
calculate values for the temperature range of visible light.

John Haberman, Space Scientist
NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
john.haberman@gsfc.nasa.gov