We have several salt lamps in our home, so I am familiar with the soft orange glow that comes from them. With the light bulbs, it is the same orange light, just a bit brighter. It is dim enough to be relaxing, but not enough to fall asleep to without being a bit disturbed by the light. However, if you want a warmer glow than what you would get from traditional lightbulbs, I would definitely recommend.I'm not quite sure how long they will last (will update once they have run out if I can rememberSee full review