RGB, sRGB, and P3: Understanding Image Color Spaces

Color spaces are rules for representing color in digital images. Understanding RGB, sRGB, Adobe RGB, and Display P3 ensures your images display correctly across devices.

RGB: The Foundation

RGB (Red, Green, Blue) mixes three primary light colors to create millions of hues. Every digital display uses RGB. Numbers from 0–255 define each channel's intensity.

sRGB: The Web Standard

sRGB is a standardized RGB color space designed for web and consumer displays. It represents a smaller gamut than professional devices but ensures consistent color across the web.

Adobe RGB and ProPhoto RGB

These wider color spaces capture more colors, essential for professional photography and print. They preserve color information lost when converting to sRGB.

Display P3: The Apple Standard

Display P3, used by Apple devices and modern displays, offers wider colors than sRGB while remaining more practical than Adobe RGB.

Web Best Practice

Save for web in sRGB. It is the universal standard across browsers and devices. Use QuickConvert's free converter to ensure consistent color handling.