How bright is bright enough for actually lighting a patio (vs. just decoration)?

Reviewers we read consistently flag that RGBIC color modes are dimmer than the same product's white modes. The Clear Bulb 144ft set, for example, is rated 1200 lumens total across 45 bulbs — a r/Govee owner review explicitly notes it's 'not bright enough to light up an outdoor entertainment area by themselves.' For functional patio lighting, layer string lights with spotlights or the UpDown wall fixtures; for pure ambiance, string or neon rope is fine.