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Whats the difference between RGB and sRGB?


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Hi can anyone tell me What the difference is between RGB and sRGB?
Also if anyone has any website links that explain the whole colours/printing side of things in detail that would be handy as need to touch up on this knowledge

Thanks
 
RGB is an additive color model used to reproduce a broad spectrum of color. The main purpose of the RGB color model is for the sensing, representation, and display of images in electronic systems.

sRGB (Standard RGB) was created by Microsoft and HP for use in printers, monitors and the internet. In a way, sRGB is the world's default color space.

From what I know, Adobe RGB is irrelevant for real photography. sRGB gives better (more consistent) results and the same, or brighter, colors.
 
Oh thank you for your reply can I just ask what an additive colour model means?

Also to clarify so you can use sRGB for good printing and screen work? I always though its was just CMYK that was used for printing. Or am i getting really confused lol...
 
Im interesting in learning about everything process printing, spot color, 6-color everything basically so any site that cover the basic and more would be really helpful, I shall have a look at the Pantone Colour Process link you can thanks
 
The CMYK color model (process color, four color - Cyan, Magenta, Yellow & Black) is a subtractive color model, used in color printing on paper.

That said, if your work is meant for the printing press (magazine, posters, brochures ) it would be a good idea to do your PS work in CMYK rather than in RGB because the colors display differently. Converting a RGB image to CMYK may produce a different result.
 
Thanks dv8_fx for al your post you have been a great help in getting my head round all this, you can do a great design and artwork but if you dont understand the printing or color system then it can all go to pot at the last hurdle lol Thanks again :)
 
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