Mixing 6400k and 5600k

[ihatedv]

This is kind-of a vague question but here goes.. I have 4 soft boxes that use 6400k lamps. I just found out about the cool lights and believe they will hold up better than those cheap one that I purchased. If I mix the two temps do you think this will cause a problem with color?

 

[Noel Evans]

Well it might not be as versatile as having everything balanced to begin with. But I would say as long as you mix colors with intent.

 

[Cool Lights]

Thats true if you like the look of the two mixed and thats your intent.

There are a couple of things that could also influence things. If the CRI of the 6400K lamps is lower, it would look terrible being mixed with just about anything. I would say you could try it and see what you think. If you don't like it, you could replace the lamps in your softboxes with N:Vision 5500K bulbs from Home Depot which are well appreciated. Those would mix fine.

 

[ihatedv]

It is not my intent. Just trying to upgrade from those cheap ones from Stillshot. Richard thanks for the speedy reply. I posted here because I thought it would take you a while to get back to me..