I think this is a good refresher for everyone:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...CRI-vs-alternatives-with-measurement-examples
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...CRI-vs-alternatives-with-measurement-examples
I understand what you are saying, but "skin tone" is not a reference color.
I like 4000-5000K for EDC, but the ~3000K warm tint lights are perfect for power outages; it's nearly demoralizing once you're without services to then have to sit with your family in what appears to be garage workshop lighting - the cozy warm tints are relaxing and welcoming like light from the fireplace. Highly recommended if you haven't tried it (I would say "the tint, not the power outage," but you're here, so we know you're partially hoping for the next one..)
I can see how the 3k light would be great for the setting the mood during a power outage, but what configuration would be the best?
You would want it to radiate broadly. Maybe a mule?
Ceiling bounce; this is much preferable to a lantern or mule which glares directly into your eyes, and allows you to use anything that has a warm emitter regardless of reflector config, which means you have more options for the battery config. In a family dinner table situation, you just tailstand/cupstand your warm light at ~100 lumens on something tall so the emitter is above eye level - now there's no source of light visible at all, just smooth and even warm light from the whole ceiling, super cozy.
Yes, that makes sense.
Thanks!