The color temp is perfect and must be high cri because it looks very natural. The pictures online and the box it came in show the stand to be black. I received a chrome stand. It needs one more lower setting on the dimmer. Even better would be a potentiometer for adjustment. The foot switch is a nice idea, but the cord it so short between the lamp and switch that it's not very useful. If anything, it makes it harder to use. Still, it's a great lamp and I may buy another. One other suggestion would be some sort of locking system that would allow you to use it in a vertical position without it swinging around if it gets bumped.