Series lamps have an increased cri due to the use of tri-phosphors (rare earth phosphors).
These series lamps offer superior quality of lighting, increased energy efficiencies, and extend life.. Tri-phosphors also increase the lumens/watt output of the lamp. Sunlite® F17T8/SP841 17W Fluorescent T8 Bulb, Medium Bi-Pin, Cool White Sunlite 30125-su f17t8/sp841 17w fluorescent t8 bulb, medium bi-pin, cool white the fluorescent 17 watt 4,100k cool white t8 high performance straight tube features a medium bi-pin base, provides a light output of 1,450 lumens at a color rendering index (cri) of 83 and can last an average of 20,000 hours.