Investigating the validity of the hue-heat effect on thermal sensitivity.

ABSTRACT: In this study, we aimed to investigate the validity of the hue-heat effect on the body thermal sensitivity. Previous research on thermal comfort has proposed associations between red and warmth, and blue with cold. However, inconsistencies in confirming this effect have arisen, with studies often relying on subjective scales for thermal comfort assessment, introducing potential confounding variables. To overcome these limitations, we conducted a study focusing on the hue-heat effect within the domain of thermal sensitivity, providing a more objective measurement of thermal perception. Participants (n = 26) were required to compare the perceived temperatures inside different climate chambers lighted by either red or blue lights following two different paradigms. In the congruent paradigm, t

SUBMITTER: Laura B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11399116 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature