Color Problem When Saving for Web

KW
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kit wilkins
Dec 3, 2008
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I am trying to save a dark blue image out for the web. When I go to the "Save for Web & Devices" window, the dark blue image lightens considerably. I have gone through all the output options (gif, png, jpg, etc.) and none of them will save it out as the original nice rich dark blue that I want.

Why is this happening and how do I avoid this lightening problem?

Thanks in advance.
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g_ballard
Dec 3, 2008
try this
< http://www.gballard.net/psd/go_live_page_profile/embeddedJPE Gprofiles.html>

short answer: start with calibrating/profiling your monitor to 2.2/6500

does Ps> View> Proof Setup: Monitor RGB duplicate the problem

does Ps> View> Proof Setup: Windows RGB duplicate the problem

does Ps> View> Proof Setup: Mac RGB duplicate the problem

You also will need to CONVERT to sRGB (manually or by SFW default)…
KW
kit wilkins
Dec 4, 2008
when I check the Monitor RGB and the Mac RGB it goes to the light color. When I check the Windows RGB, the desired darker color displays.

What does this mean?
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Ann_Shelbourne
Dec 4, 2008
How did you calibrate your monitor because it means that your monitor was not calibrated to Gamma 2.2.
GB
g_ballard
Dec 4, 2008
it also means your file is based on 2.2 gamma
KW
kit wilkins
Dec 4, 2008
thanks very much

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