Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) Practice Exam

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Which color space is known to be widely used for web images?

Adobe RGB
CMYK
sRGB
ProPhoto RGB

The correct answer is: sRGB

sRGB is widely recognized as the standard color space for web images due to its compatibility with a majority of web browsers and devices. This color space was specifically designed for use on the Internet, allowing for consistent color display across various devices without significant color shifts. The sRGB color space encompasses a range of colors that are easily reproducible across different monitors and digital media, making it ideal for web graphics, photographs, and other visuals intended for online use. By using sRGB, photographers and designers ensure that the colors they see on their screens will closely match how those colors appear to users' screens, thus maintaining the integrity of their work. In contrast, Adobe RGB and ProPhoto RGB both offer wider gamuts that can represent more vibrant and diverse colors, making them more suitable for high-quality printwork and professional photography. However, because most web environments are optimized for sRGB, images in these broader color spaces may not display correctly, leading to discrepancies in how colors are rendered online. CMYK is primarily a color model used for print, and it is not suitable for screen display. Therefore, sRGB is the optimal choice for web images.