Energy Saving lamps vs. Regular lamps

I have noticed that the light in my bedroom verses the light in my living space makes such a difference with visuals. My boyfriend has to paint small figurines where he needs the best type of lighting (daylight to be exact). At night he would rather paint by the energy saving bulb than the living room bulb because it is more similar to daylight. This is because the whiter light of the energy saving bulb won't change the color of the paint, whereas the orange light of the regular bulb changes the colors. So energy saving lamps are awesome! They save the environment and they allow you to see better.