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sRGB (standard Red Green Blue) is a color space created by HP and Microsoft in 1996. It was developed to standardize the colors transmitted from monitors to printers. The goal was to ensure that colors displayed on a computer screen would appear as consistent as possible when printed. This common color space is widely used for images on the internet, in digital cameras, and on various electronic displays.

The sRGB color space defines specific primary colors (red, green, and blue), a white point, and a transfer function (gamma). This standardization allows for predictable color reproduction across different devices and applications. Because it is the default color space for many devices and software, it is often considered the "least common denominator" for color on the web.

When an image is tagged with sRGB, it indicates that the colors within that image are defined according to the sRGB standard. If a device or software does not support sRGB, it may display the colors differently, leading to variations in appearance. For professional applications where precise color accuracy is critical, other color spaces like Adobe RGB or ProPhoto RGB might be preferred, as they offer a wider gamut or different characteristics. However, for general use and web display, sRGB remains the dominant and most practical choice.