RGB everything
/ˌɑːrdʒiːˈbiː ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ/
CommonThe 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
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | got the rgb keyboard, rgb mouse, rgb mousepad, rgb fans... rgb everything at this point | Cataloging all the lit components to show how far they have taken the setup. | reddit, 2024 |
| 02 | my room at night is just rgb everything, looks like a nightclub | The room is so full of RGB lighting it creates an immersive glow effect. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 03 | my pc does not go faster with rgb but we rgb everything anyway | Acknowledging that LEDs serve no performance purpose but adding them regardless. | x, 2024 |
| 04 | he rgb'd the headphone stand and i respect it | Someone 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
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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https://slang.fyi/rgb-everythingUpdated: 2026-08-28License: CC BY 4.0