sRGBstä

sRGB stands for the standard Red Green Blue color space. It is an RGB color model that was developed by HP and Microsoft in 1996 to standardize the colors displayed on computer monitors, printers, and the internet. The primary goal of sRGB was to provide a consistent color experience across different devices and platforms, ensuring that colors appear as intended regardless of the display or software used.

The sRGB color space defines how red, green, and blue light are combined to produce a wide spectrum of colors. It is based on the chromaticity of phosphors used in CRT monitors of the time and a gamma of 2.2. This means that the way brightness is rendered is also specified. sRGB is the default color space for most digital cameras, web browsers, and operating systems. Its widespread adoption has made it the de facto standard for digital imaging and online content.

While sRGB is suitable for most general-purpose applications, it has a limited color gamut compared to some other color spaces like Adobe RGB or ProPhoto RGB. This means that sRGB cannot represent all the colors that are visible to the human eye or that can be reproduced by professional printing devices. For tasks requiring a wider range of colors, such as professional photography, graphic design, or print production, wider gamuts are often preferred. However, for everyday use and web content, sRGB remains the most practical and widely supported choice.