Exported Images are desaturated?

Hi, I'm trying to export some items from the vault using the color corrected versions and I'm exporting for the web at hi quality jpg, reducing them to 400 px wide max. I've tried to export as sRGB Profile, PC Gamma, and another format, but what I'm seeing is pictures that have darker brightness, the colors look washed out and desaturated.
Is there a better export option? Or some what to preserve the brightness I'm seeing on screen?

What browser are you viewing them in? Is your screen profiled? Do they look the same in preview as they do in your browser?
Steps I would recommend.
- Profile your monitor with a hardware calibration tool.
- Save as sRGB is a good practice and use the built in on screen proofing to give yourself an idea of what your image is going to look like upon export.
- When that doesn't work perhaps switch to a PC gamma setting for your display.
There are many reasons that this could be happening and there are lots of forums online with suggestions on the matter. Different browsers support ICC profiles, IE to the best of my knowledge doesn't support embedded ICC profiles at all. So if you see a PC user get them to switch to safari.
I used to struggle with this. Check out http://creativebits.org/2004/07/windows-vs-mac-monitor-gamma.html
It's a great site as well. And if you want further explanation on what is going on feel free to ask. = ]
I hope this helps.

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edit 2:
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