5000K or 6500K

[FlashJim]

Which T8 bulbs are you using? The 5000K at HD has higher lumen than the 6500K. I'm leaning toward the 5000K.

 

[mpraddict]

Just put these up....6500K. I really like the color.

 

[rsanter]

5000 is closer to natural sunlight

what is the CRI rating on each?

bob

 

[Charles (in GA)]

6500 is very bright but has a bluish cast to it. The 5000 is closer to natural sunlight.

I made the mistake of putting 6500 in my kitchen, never again.

Charles

 

[Cryptic1911]

5000k = white light. 6500k = blueish light.

 

[Adam McLaughlin]

While I agree that the 6500 K is a blueish tint, it does work well to paint with it. I have used these bulbs in my paint area for a while now and can attest that they work quite well in that regard.

Adam

 

[Jim550]

Here is a chart of the colors of the types of blubs.

http://www.delonixradar.com.au/hid-xenon/colour-chart.php

 

[FlashJim]

CRI was 85 on each. Lumens was higher on the 5000K, so I ended up going with the bulk pack of 10 5000K for $34.

Thanks for the help!

 

[ddawg16]

BTW....nothing wrong with mixing them.

I like the 6500 out in the garage....but for the house it's too harsh...5000 is about as high as I will go...my wife prefers 2700.....so, in fixtures where you can't see the actual bulb I will sometimes mix them....

 

[Shocker]

4100 ftw imho