Table 3 The relation between ∆Eab and identification ability of human vision.

From: Poplar-based thermochromic composites that change colour at 38 °C to 46 °C

∆Eab

Human vision

0–0.5

Unnoticeable change

0.5–1.5

Slight change

1.5–3.0

Appreciable change

3.0–6.0

Recognition change

6.0–12.0

Obvious change

> 12.0

Very obvious change