
GE
GE 26223 4W C7 Blue Incandescent Light Bulb 2-Pack
★★★★★
4W
Cast a calm blue wash of ambient light with these 4W C7 incandescent bulbs — built for night lights and decorative fixtures that demand atmosphere over output.
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Overview
Key Features
Color/Finish: Blue
Average Lifetime: 3000 hours
Wattage: 4.0
Voltage: 120.0
Specifications
Brand
GE
Model
26223
Wattage
4W
Voltage
120V
Bulb Type
C7 Incandescent
Base Type
E12 Candelabra
Color
Blue
Average Rated Life
3,000 hours
Pack Quantity
2
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- The 4W draw is extremely low, generating minimal heat for a fixture left on overnight in a night-light socket.
- The blue glass envelope produces a consistent ambient hue without requiring gels or secondary diffusion.
- C7 candelabra E12 base fits the wide range of standard night-light and decorative fixtures already in common use.
- 3,000-hour rated lifespan is solid for a specialty decorative incandescent in this wattage class.
- Two-pack format reduces per-bulb cost for multi-fixture decorative installations.
👎 Cons
- The blue tint is a dyed envelope over a warm incandescent source — color is not calibrated and will vary in appearance across different fixture housings.
- 4W incandescent output is very low; these are accent and ambiance sources only, with no useful illumination for task or key-light purposes.
- Incandescent technology means less energy efficiency compared to LED equivalents at the same wattage.
- Color consistency between the two bulbs in the pack may have slight variation due to glass tinting tolerances.
- Not suitable for enclosed fixtures where heat could accumulate and shorten rated life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color temperature does the blue tint produce on camera?
These are incandescent bulbs with a blue-dyed glass envelope, so the underlying filament burns around 2700K but the blue filter shifts the perceived output toward a cool, moody blue — not a calibrated color temperature. They are not suitable as key or fill sources for color-critical camera work.
Are these bulbs dimmable?
Standard 4W C7 incandescents like these are compatible with most incandescent-rated dimmers, since the filament simply burns less brightly at reduced voltage. However, at very low dim levels the blue tint may shift toward a more violet appearance.
What is the rated lifespan of these bulbs?
GE rates these at 3,000 hours of average life — comparable to other decorative incandescent C7 bulbs. Under continuous night-light use (8 hours/night), that works out to roughly 375 nights before expected replacement.
What base type do these use?
The C7 form factor uses a candelabra E12 base, the small screw-in socket standard for night lights, decorative string lights, and candelabra fixtures.
Can these be used outdoors?
They are rated for 120V operation at 4W, but the product is designated for decorative indoor use. Check your fixture's outdoor rating before use — the bulbs themselves are not weatherproofed.