This Small torpedo shaped light bulb is a frosted housing with a 60 watt equivalent 5.5 watt actual dimmable light bulb has a small Candelabra , or E 12 base in a warm white color temperature, of 2700k This Style of Light bulb is a perfect energy saving choice , For most chandeliers , or wall lights requiring the candlabra sized base. They also do not produce the eat traditional bulbs will , which can help save antique glass , shades and globes as well as expensive traditional fabric shades.