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6-inch recessed LED downlight

Larger 6-inch aperture recessed light providing broader light distribution. Common in older homes upgraded from incandescent cans.

Cost tier

BUDGET

Cost / sqft

$1.5–$4

Install

trade

Durability

high

Maintenance

low

Moisture

fair

Cost notes

Retrofit modules drop into existing 6" cans without electrical rework — common renovation path.

Aesthetic

  • Finish: white trim, black trim, haze gold trim
  • Color range: warm white 2700K, neutral 3000K
  • Visual weight: light

Climate suitability

Hot-humid
Hot-dry
Mixed-humid
Mixed-dry
Cold
Arctic

Source

Architectural Graphic StandardsArchitectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter

Tags: recessed, LED, downlight, retrofit