best light bulbs for soft lighting

Soft white bulbs in these listings are shown at 2700 Kelvin.

In these results lumen output ranges from about 16 up to 800 lumens. Watt‑equivalent ratings span roughly 4 watts up to 60 watts, with many soft‑white LEDs listed as 60 W equivalents (≈800 lumens) and lower‑watt decorative/appliance bulbs in the 200–415 lumen range.

Available shapes include A15, C7, A19 and A21. Base sizes shown include the standard Edison medium screw (E26) and the candelabra E12 base.

Lifespans vary widely in these listings: incandescent options are shown at about 1.4–1.8 years, while LED options commonly list much longer lifetimes, often around 13.7 years up to 22.8 years.

CRI values shown vary by product and include 99, 90 and 80; one listing shows a value of 0.