I am sure NiceGuyEddie can answer this.

[usmc]

I have installed some LED bulbs lately and noticed that the light is too, "white."

I want somethign softer. What wavelength should I be looking for?

[TMartinLVNV]

I'm not NiceGuyEddie but I do know a few things about photography. Your LED bulbs are "cool" and you need a "warmer" color balanced light source. This is personal preference. I like the cooler white light.

Here is a quick study on the topic if you are interested:
https://photographypro.com/white-balance/

Your LED lights are probably set at about 5000-6000K which is similar to sunlight. If you are looking for something that gives off light that is like incandescent light bulbs, but get a LED set at 2700-3000K.

Terry

[David Williamson]

We just went round this one too. Changed lots of bulbs to get the same look from different fixtures. We found some bulbs that have a switch to change from 2700/3000/4000K that make it easier to get the "right" look.
David W

[usmc]

thanx guys

[NiceGuyEddie]

Late to the party, thanks for remembering I work as an engineer in lighting.

Fortunately, color temperature is something the public is learning about. Big box stores have made nice displays in the light bulb section explaining it.

There is lots to be said about color temperature, but first, the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America's handbook is 1,500 pages of specifications, and the "correct" color temperature to use for certain applications are not one of them. It's just a matter of preference.

That said, most folks like warmer colors in say a living room because they are soothing. Most folks want bluer light in garages because it reminds them of sunlight.

That said again, it's important to understand that 5000K-6000K "sunlight" bulbs does not mean the light source renders colors just like the sun and in fact, there is no relationship between color rendering and color temperature.

Further note that most all LEDs dim poorly even with an "approved" dimmer, and almost all LEDs don't "dim to warm" like an incandescent does.

Potography is a different subject. I struggle with indoor lighting and my GoPro. I can never get it to look good. I guess GoPro's are primarily outdoor action sports cameras.