Author Topic: Favorite Backlit Color (Read 4501 times)

morpheus · « **on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 03:56:55 »

Hi guys,

It's been a while.

I was just wondering what color you prefer and why.

Thanks!

YoungMichael88 · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 04:07:44 »

(Insert smart ass "no LEDs" comment here)

YoungMichael88 · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 04:08:06 »

A true purple would be nice tho.

playing_with_56k · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 04:54:20 »

White leds for sure

infiniti · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 05:00:28 »

Quote from: playing_with_56k on Wed, 05 February 2014, 04:54:20

White leds for sure

+1 for white.

Yeah, I'm boring that way but I don't have to worry about them clashing with my keycap colors hehe

jacobolus · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 05:15:27 »

Blank keycaps, no backlight.

YoungMichael88 · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 05:15:39 »

Quote from: playing_with_56k on Wed, 05 February 2014, 04:54:20

White leds for sure

Especially if the LED color changer covers work well. http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51126.msg1123782#msg1123782

YoungMichael88 · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 05:16:55 »

LED zeppelin

morpheus · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 05:47:08 »

I like white too, it's classy.

What do you guys think about green? I heard it's easier on the eyes than the other colors, especially at night.

amos5606 · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 11:02:37 »

prefer orange to white...

keymaster · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 11:03:06 »

Orange/Red

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 11:05:16 »

White, Green, Blue in that order

Tarzan · « **Reply #12 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 11:12:45 »

1. Green
2. Red

Because... I have a lot of other green LEDs on my monitor, mouse, PC, etc., so green lighting on the keyboard appeals to my sense of symmetry. And red because I find it's restful when typing in dim light.

White - too harsh
Blue - jarring, worse than white
Yellow - just cannot get used to that color, looks like a warning of something about to fail catastrophically.

itzmeluigi · « **Reply #13 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 12:33:15 »

Red and White since it matches my setup nicely, if neither are available then no leds

C5Allroad · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 12:49:28 »

Blue on my ducky!
And blue on my phone too!

Comment · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 14:20:39 »

I like the Cyan/Turquoise LEDs but I've only seen em in a few places and for outrageous prices

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 14:21:52 »

Purple/UV - I like everything purple.

Blue and White always look good to me. Cyan looks promising as well.

A real purple would definitely be nice though.

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 14:22:41 »

Amber / Dark Blue

^^

Look best with Cherry sets IMO

tricheboars · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 14:24:39 »

none? but if i had to have LEDs on a board i would guess white or sky blue. they would go well with aluminum cases.

demik · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 14:26:58 »

dustinhxc · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 14:31:34 »

Quote from: morpheus on Wed, 05 February 2014, 03:56:55

Hi guys,

It's been a while.

I was just wondering what color you prefer and why.

Thanks!

I chose white! It lights up any color cap great!

Lastpilot · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 14:40:51 »

White then purple then red

Photoelectric · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 14:43:49 »

Warm White.

Hyde · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 05 February 2014, 15:58:20 »

Blue, Teal/Cyan, then White.

Though like people said Teal/Cyan is impossible to find and cost an arm and leg if you try to make it yourself.

tuxsavvy · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 07 February 2014, 08:22:58 »

+ 1 To those whom said blue. Especially blue on black, when done right it just looks smexy:

Photo credits. MechKB (appropriate thread for source of photo)

White also looks nice but it is too common/popular. Have a look at those Macbooks for instance.

morpheus · « **Reply #25 on:** Fri, 07 February 2014, 08:44:43 »

I went with Green.

Thanks for all the advice and giggles.

yasuo · « **Reply #26 on:** Fri, 07 February 2014, 08:51:05 »

Just white i think any suitable the keycap

daetsid · « **Reply #27 on:** Fri, 07 February 2014, 10:29:34 »

white ftw

epzy · « **Reply #28 on:** Fri, 07 February 2014, 10:35:14 »

1. Blue/Green - In that order. Purely for looks, these can get too bright for me, so I don't utilize them all that often to be honest.

2. Red - These are in my experience, very gentle to the eyes and look quite good as well.

Wildcard · « **Reply #29 on:** Fri, 07 February 2014, 10:38:54 »

1. Green

2. Green/Green

3. SUPERGREEN

Roibhilin · « **Reply #30 on:** Fri, 07 February 2014, 12:35:34 »

White

HendyZone · « **Reply #31 on:** Fri, 07 February 2014, 12:36:59 »

For backlit, i prefer the neutral one

+1 for white

Candyflip · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 07 February 2014, 12:43:21 »

Purple, I like red too.

mapple · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 07 February 2014, 13:07:22 »

+1 white and if it's different day caps on top of leds to get other colour;)

LONGZILLA · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 07 February 2014, 13:12:00 »

Orange, always

quickcrx702 · « **Reply #35 on:** Fri, 07 February 2014, 15:32:53 »

None. Less is more.

LONGZILLA · « **Reply #36 on:** Fri, 07 February 2014, 15:34:21 »

Quote from: quickcrx702 on Fri, 07 February 2014, 15:32:53

None. Less is more.

False, more is more

UniClown · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 07 February 2014, 15:57:04 »

White if we ever get LED color changers.
For actual colors:
Purple
Orange
Yellow/Amber
Red
Green
...I love all them

(Except Blue)

Tarzan · « **Reply #38 on:** Fri, 07 February 2014, 16:18:19 »

Quote from: Wildcard on Fri, 07 February 2014, 10:38:54

1. Green

2. Green/Green

3. SUPERGREEN

Heh!

)

00zeRO · « **Reply #39 on:** Fri, 07 February 2014, 16:45:36 »

Quote from: YoungMichael88 on Wed, 05 February 2014, 04:08:06

A true purple would be nice tho.

Seriously, I am with you there...

and maybe a truer yellow that is really yellow...

quickcrx702 · « **Reply #40 on:** Fri, 07 February 2014, 19:32:36 »

Quote from: LONGZILLA on Fri, 07 February 2014, 15:34:21

Quote from: quickcrx702 on Fri, 07 February 2014, 15:32:53
None. Less is more.

False, more is more

Would you rather boink a 500lb heifer, or a 110lb smokin hot chick? Too much extra detracts from beauty, it doesn't add. If you like backlighting then cool, but to me you might as well add a strobe light and sound to the board. Actually, that might be an idea, having a keyboard that is also a keyboard. Insert Xzibit meme here. ROFL.

Wildcard · « **Reply #41 on:** Sat, 08 February 2014, 09:23:40 »

Quote from: quickcrx702 on Fri, 07 February 2014, 19:32:36

Quote from: LONGZILLA on Fri, 07 February 2014, 15:34:21
Quote from: quickcrx702 on Fri, 07 February 2014, 15:32:53
None. Less is more.

False, more is more

Would you rather boink a 500lb heifer, or a 110lb smokin hot chick? Too much extra detracts from beauty, it doesn't add. If you like backlighting then cool, but to me you might as well add a strobe light and sound to the board. Actually, that might be an idea, having a keyboard that is also a keyboard. Insert Xzibit meme here. ROFL.

I don't know. 110lbs is a damn big chicken. But then again when you're already comparing heifers to chickens it kind of seems like a lose/lose situation.

Also my favorite LED color, still green

berserkfan · « **Reply #42 on:** Sat, 08 February 2014, 13:17:32 »

Quote from: Wildcard on Fri, 07 February 2014, 10:38:54

1. Green

2. Green/Green

3. SUPERGREEN

What's the difference between these greens?

I mean, do you have access to some different kinds of green LEDs or what? I like green too, and have a Model M keyboard with several shades of green on it. But I can't imagine a backlit keyboard with several shades of green.

GR3ND3L · « **Reply #43 on:** Sat, 08 February 2014, 13:39:51 »

White for the flexibility or nothing

Lu_e · « **Reply #44 on:** Sat, 08 February 2014, 14:28:52 »

Actual purple, not pink
Red, for low impact on eyes
White, for color changers... & only if there's good control of brightness

CatNip :3 · « **Reply #45 on:** Sat, 08 February 2014, 14:29:35 »

Blue! And here's why...
(Image stolen from TaoBao)

Wildcard · « **Reply #46 on:** Sat, 08 February 2014, 17:30:09 »

Quote from: berserkfan on Sat, 08 February 2014, 13:17:32

Quote from: Wildcard on Fri, 07 February 2014, 10:38:54
1. Green

2. Green/Green

3. SUPERGREEN

What's the difference between these greens?

I mean, do you have access to some different kinds of green LEDs or what? I like green too, and have a Model M keyboard with several shades of green on it. But I can't imagine a backlit keyboard with several shades of green.

There are lots of LEDs out there with varying shades of certain colors, but I was just referring to green in general

It really depends on the board though. I could see doing a few different colors on some of my other boards.

Hull · « **Reply #47 on:** Sat, 08 February 2014, 18:08:46 »

I say multi-dimensional white light, because it breaks up into not just the colors of the rainbow, but also into "imaginary" colors.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imaginary_number

Using this math any dimension can be extrapolated into another one. D+1 etc. I really like the concept of infinite extrapolation.

Too keep the answer simple:
Pure White is best for the reasons already stated.

Tarzan · « **Reply #48 on:** Sat, 08 February 2014, 18:49:56 »

Quote from: berserkfan on Sat, 08 February 2014, 13:17:32

Quote from: Wildcard on Fri, 07 February 2014, 10:38:54
1. Green

2. Green/Green

3. SUPERGREEN

What's the difference between these greens?

I mean, do you have access to some different kinds of green LEDs or what? I like green too, and have a Model M keyboard with several shades of green on it. But I can't imagine a backlit keyboard with several shades of green.

ioXt_2 · « **Reply #49 on:** Sat, 08 February 2014, 19:18:46 »

Another vote for white. My MBA has white backlit and I like it.

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Author Topic: Favorite Backlit Color (Read 4501 times)