Convert Old Bulbs to LED

Common Conversions

IncandescentLED EquivalentApprox. Lumens
25W4W250–300 lm
40W6W450–500 lm
60W9W800–900 lm
75W12W1100–1200 lm
100W15W1500–1600 lm

LED Color Temperatures and Visual Examples

Incandescent bulbs typically emit warm yellow light (~2700 K). Modern LEDs offer multiple color temperatures that mimic or improve upon this warmth depending on the setting. Different color temperatures give LEDs their distinctive appearance—from warm candlelight to daylight white. The following images show real visual approximations of each temperature.

2200 Kelvin - Warm candlelight
2200 K – Very Warm (Candlelight)
2700 Kelvin - Warm white
2700 K – Warm White (Home Lighting)
3000 Kelvin - Soft white
3000 K – Soft White
3500 Kelvin - Neutral white
3500 K – Neutral White
4000 Kelvin - Cool white
4000 K – Cool White
5000 Kelvin - Daylight white
5000 K – Daylight White
5600 Kelvin - Daylight
5600 K – True Daylight (Photography Standard)
6500 Kelvin - Cool daylight
6500 K – Cool Daylight (Office/Display)
Temperature (Kelvin)AppearanceTypical Use
2200 KVery Warm AmberCandlelight / Decorative Lamps
2700 KWarm WhiteHomes / Restaurants
3000 KSoft WhiteLiving Rooms / Warm Ambience
3500 KNeutral WhiteRetail / Lobbies
4000 KCool WhiteOffices / Showrooms
5000 KDaylight WhiteWorkshops / Studios
5600 KTrue DaylightPhotography Lighting
6500 KCool DaylightHospitals / Display Areas

Tip: Warmer light (lower K) feels cozy and relaxing; cooler light (higher K) appears brighter and energizing.