Summary

Picture taken by Quintote. An unscientific comparison of four 60-watt equivalent light bulbs:

• Compact Fluorescent: General Electric 13 watt, FLE23HT3/2/D, 6500°K
• Incandescent: Sylvania 60-Watt Extra Soft White
• Compact Fluorescent: Bright Effects, 15 watts, LBP16AM, 2644°K
• Compact Fluorescent: Sylvania, 14 watts, CF14EL/A19/3K, 3000°K

Taken at 70-75°F in unlit room, all bulbs lit continuously for 5-10 minutes prior to picture. Picture cropped from original, no flash and no retouching or color adjustment.

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