Abstract: A white light light emitting diode (LED) formed by depositing an LED chip that emits light at a first wavelength and forming a semiconductor nanocrystal complex. The semiconductor nanocrystal complex absorbs at least a portion of the light emitted by the LED chip and emits light at a second wavelength. The semiconductor nanocrystal complex and a powdered phosphor are deposited over the LED chip. The powdered phosphor also absorbs a portion of the light emitted by the LED chip and emits light at a third wavelength. The semiconductor nanocrystal complex is selected to provide a color of the spectrum that is lacking from the combined output of phosphor/LED chip combination, to improve a Color Rating Index (CRI) value and to provide a “warmer” light. The semiconductor nanocrystal complex and the powdered phosphor can be mixed into the same matrix material or into separate matrix materials and/or deposited as separate layers.