Drivers these days cannot help but notice that headlights on the highway are tinted a variety of different colors. What they do not realize is that these headlights are for more than just aesthetics: Xenon headlights come in a variety of colors and tints, all of which vary according to the brightness level of the bulb, measured in Kelvins.



The new BMW's are sporting the very popular and good looking xenon lights. There is a lot less glare produced toward the oncoming drivers and they provide better, safer visibility for you, the driver. Shop for different colored bulbs when you are choosing your new xenon lights and discover which of colors suit your BMW.

Xenon light fixtures provide a complete spectrum of colors that are brighter according to the type of bulbs ranging from six thousand to twelve thousand degrees Kelvin. By contrast, conventional halogen light fixtures are only about four thousand three hundred degrees and provide a yellow tinted light. Super white bulbs are about four thousand eight hundred degrees and are extremely bright. Intense blueish Xenon light fixtures are measured in the 6000 to 8000 range of brightness. Any of these bulbs are legal in every state.

There are two more types of xenon BMW headlights that can be bought, but can't be used to drive on a regular road in any state. The purple BMW xenon lights are measured at 10,000 degrees Kelvin and the bright green BMW xenon lights are measured at 12,000 degrees Kelvin. These are used mainly for show or display cars as they are too bright to use on the highway for normal driving.

Conversion kits can be used on cars that don't take xenon bulbs. You can find many places on the internet that offer these or by shopping around town. Giving your older car a new look is easy with these kits.

Xenon lights enhance the safety of your vehicle. The different tints make the lights stand out and draw attention to your vehicle which makes your car easier to see by other drivers. The bulbs are more expensive than conventional bulbs however the increased visibility by other drivers make them well worth the investment.