I'm running low on T12 replacement tubes, and am going to switch to direct-wire T8 8 ft. LED tubes. The bulbs I'm looking at are 4,200 lumens and come in 3,000K, 4,000K and 5,000K. I can't decide between the 4,000K and the 5,000K.
The shop area in my building is approximately 30 ft. x 40 ft., with three banks of four two-bulb 8 ft. fixtures running parallel to the long side. The shop has metal walls and ceilings. Ceilings are 10 ft. and both walls and ceiling are an off-white, cream color.
The existing fluorescent tubes have 4,400 lumens and are 4,100K. They provide plenty of light.
Would the 5,000K LED tubes be overwhelming?