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The 5000k bulbs do not match the color of the light coming in from my north window. What can I say? The 6500k bulbs, on the other hand, are a perfect match. I love painting under these bulbs. The 6500k bulbs are used in the textile industry where color matching is hyper critical. Artists have always sought the cooler light of the norther exposure. Also, the CRI of the 6500k bulbs is higher than the 5000k ones. 5000k is a standard in the printing industry which is why they suggest these for artists.
I find that the manufacturers of bulbs (or anything for that matter) are usually wrong when suggesting what is right for the artist. I'd rather take the word of an actual real live artist myself. For example Soltek recommends 3500k bulbs which are ridiculously yellow-orange. They've convinced galleries and museums of the superiority of their bulbs. You can't even see the color of the paintings, it's so distorted. The Ott 5000k bulbs appear very green to me. Caveat emptor!
When all is said and done, you might prefer the 5000k.
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