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The choice of output color space depends on how the image will be reproduced. For most per-
sonal use where the image is displayed on a monitor or printed with a small printer, sRGB color
space is adequate. Other color spaces have been included for professional and technical appli-
cations. For recommendations for color space use, see page 83.
Output color spaces
This color space is defined by the monitor’s ICC profile. See setting
the monitor ICC profile section on page 82.
Monitor RGB
This color space is defined by the CIE (Commission Internationale
d’Eclairage).
CIE RGB
The current television broadcasting standard used in Japan.
NTSC
Utilizing the color coordinates of the spectrum, this standard offers an
extreme range of colors. However, most of the colors that can be gen-
erated cannot be reproduced on standard computer monitors or by
printing technology.
Wide-gamut RGB
This color space is wider than ColorMatch RGB. The extensive color
range makes it ideal for prepress use. However, the range is so great
that it includes many colors that cannot be printed with a four-color
printing process.
Adobe RGB
This standard has a wide gamut and is ideal for use with Radius Press
View monitors, which are commonly used in prepress production.
ColorMatch RGB
The current television broadcasting standard used in Europe.
PAL/SECAM
The current television broadcasting standard used in the United
States.
SMPTE-C
Widely used in DTP and is the standard color space in many common
graphic arts and design applications: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop,
etc.
Apple RGB
This color space reflects the average PC monitor characteristics, and
is considered the standard for multi-media and Internet usage. sRGB
is not suitable for professional prepress applications because of its
narrow reproduction range.
sRGB
