In the previous post about color space, I mentioned that I’ve been using AdobeRGB (without much second thought) for my web posts. I think that the comparison below makes it clear that it will be worth the “effort” to use sRGB as the color space for the web. The only difference between these two images is the color space itself - no additional editing has been done. Note the increased color saturation in the sRGB image, particularly in the greens.
AdobeRGB (1998) sRGB
I put “effort” in quotes because, after a bit of research, I realized that this will require no effort at all. I use Aperture 2 to export my watermarked images and Aperture makes it as simple as the click of a button to change the color space of the exported images.
You can purchase Aperture at B&H.
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I use the Adobe RGB (1998) color space for the majority of my images, mainly because the stock agencies to which I submit indicate that they prefer Adobe RGB. However, as I view more of my images on the web, I notice that they lack the vibrancy of the original images. A case in point is the previous Image of the Week (8-3-08). The foliage behind the heron in the original image is a vibrant green, while the foliage in the posted image is dull. So, what is the difference between sRGB and Adobe RGB?
- sRGB is a standard Red Green Blue color space primarily used for images to viewed on computer monitors and/or the internet. sRGB is typically not recommended for images that will appear in print (for example, in magazines).
- Adobe RGB is another Red Green Blue color space that boasts a broader range of colors than sRGB. Adobe RGB appears to be the color space of choice for high end printing.
This is an area that I need to research further and, thankfully, there is no lack of information and opinions on which color space is the best. I’ve posted a few links below to get you started on your own research.
Which color space do you prefer?
