A luminophore may have the general formula A.sub.zE.sub.eX.sub.6:RE, where A is selected from bivalent elements, E is selected from tetravalent elements, X is selected from monovalent elements, and RE is selected from activator elements. In addition, 0.9≤z≤1.1, and 0.9≤e≤1.1. A method for producing such a luminophore is also disclosed. A radiation-emitting component may further include the luminophore.

According to some embodiments, an apparatus and method are provided comprising: an enclosure defining a cavity within the enclosure, the cavity comprising a depth dimension; at least one LED chip; a layer comprising a blend of an encapsulant material and phosphor composition, the layer overlaying the at least one LED chip and disposed within the cavity; the phosphor composition comprising a yellow-green phosphor and a Mn.sup.4+ doped complex fluoride phosphor of formula I, A.sub.x[MF.sub.y]:Mn.sup.4+ (I) where A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, NR.sub.4 or a combination thereof; M is Si, Ge, Sn, Ti, Zr, Al, Ga, In, Sc, Hf, Y, La, Nb, Ta, Bi, Gd, or a combination thereof; R is H, lower alkyl, or a combination thereof; x is the absolute value of the charge of the [Mf.sub.y] ion; and y is 5, 6, or 7; wherein the Mn.sup.4+ doped complex fluoride phosphor of formula I comprises a d50 particle size of from about 1 micrometers to about 10 micrometers, and the LED lighting apparatus, when activated, emits visible light comprising a correlated color temperature (CCT) of from about 2500 K to about 3700 K. Numerous other aspects are provided.