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If you're technically inclined, I'd look for ESP8266/ESP32 based Wifi bulbs, and install your own firmware like ESPHome or Tasmota. Those micocontrollers are even compatible with the Arduino IDE and MicroPython if you want to go that route. By installing your own firmware, you will have much finer control over scheduled events and gradual color changes.
There's also a more advanced add-on called Adaptive Lighting that is much more configurable: https://github.com/basnijholt/adaptive-lighting