P.30: Effect of the Correlated Color Temperature of Light on Overhead Glare in Offices

Abstract

AbstractWe performed a subjective experiment measuring perceived overhead glare from a fluorescent luminaire with either a Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) of 4000K or 6300K. The group of 18 participants was equally divided over males and females, and almost equally over subjects wearing glasses and subjects without glasses. The results show that a light source with a higher CCT induces statistically significantly more overhead glare. In addition, differences in perceived overhead glare cannot be attributed to either gender or visual correction means.