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RGB everything

/ˌɑːrdʒiːˈbiː ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ/

Common

The tendency to add RGB lighting to as many components and accessories in a setup as possible.

Ironic and self-aware in most current usage. People who do it know it is a cliche and lean into the joke. Sincere use is less common online.

Real-world examples4 examples
#ExampleWhat it meansSource
01got the rgb keyboard, rgb mouse, rgb mousepad, rgb fans... rgb everything at this pointCataloging all the lit components to show how far they have taken the setup.reddit, 2024
02my room at night is just rgb everything, looks like a nightclubThe room is so full of RGB lighting it creates an immersive glow effect.tiktok, 2023
03my pc does not go faster with rgb but we rgb everything anywayAcknowledging that LEDs serve no performance purpose but adding them regardless.x, 2024
04he rgb'd the headphone stand and i respect itSomeone added RGB lighting to an unusual accessory and the speaker approves.reddit, 2023

Use it when

  • Describing or mocking a setup where every component has RGB lighting.
  • Joking about the gaming community's obsession with LEDs.
  • Referring to the aesthetic philosophy of maximizing lighting effects.

Do not use it when

  • You are describing a specific product's RGB feature.

Variations and related forms

RGB all the things

Meme-style phrase meaning the same thing: adding RGB lighting to every possible item.

Origin and context

RGB lighting became a standard feature in gaming peripherals and PC components in the mid-2010s, driven by brands like Corsair and Razer. The 'RGB everything' phrase emerged as the community started joking about the proliferation of LEDs in every possible product.

First seen
mid-2010s
Confidence
medium

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Updated: 2026-08-28License: CC BY 4.0

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