I used 5000k. I had installed 3000k but found it too yellow and dark for my dad. I love the 5000k daylight for my cans.

I have 2800k for the pendants as mood lighting.

3000k at 90cri or greatest is the brightest for me. Anything over is too blue. The CRI matters a lot too. A low CRI bulb at 3000k can look very yellow. Take a look at Soraa website for some explanations.

Good luck!

I have 14" ceilings in my small kitchen which presently has 3 long fluorescent fixtures. would like to convert to some pendant lighting but not sure if it will be bright enough. Suggestions?

Hello:

I'm having a difficult time determining what "color" of recessed LED task lighting to put over my kitchen island and counters. Some LED seem so very white, some look a little blue...what's the best option?

Thank you

I go with a higher K in my workshop and not to worried about CRI. For my living areas, dining room, living room and bedrooms I go with a lower K but a high CRI is important, especially if you have natural wood in your home. Also differences in CRI and K may change the appearance of your walls, carpet, sofa , lampshades, portraits, etc...

For areas that you want a true color go with a higher CRI.

80 is fine for a garage and may be OK in kitchen unless you have stuff displaying like art, colorful vases, collector plates, woodwork etc...

Of course a higher CRI is always the better choice. If color quality is important, seriously consider something in the 90s.

My kitchen at 2700K 80+ CRI?? bulbs that should be changed to a 90+ CRI 3000K in the future

NO HIGHER THAN 4000 for kitchen

5000 workshop

3000- for living areas

bedroom 2700-3000

You know a s I type this I realize that this is all subjective.

Get some bulbs and test them and compare.