RGB lighting turns keyboards into light shows, but choosing the right custom keycaps can make or break your setup. Let’s decode how transparent and opaque materials interact with LEDs – and why custom PBT keycaps are stealing the spotlight.

Ideal for glow enthusiasts:

• ABS Shine-Through: Classic choice for vibrant, evenly diffused backlighting. Legends glow like neon signs.
• Clear Resin Artisans: Laser-etched patterns create holographic effects (think Tron meets your desk).
• Hybrid Designs: Mix translucent modifiers with opaque alphas for functional flai

Custom PBT keycaps dominate here:

• Solid Color Drama: Backlight bleeds only through gaps, creating "halo effects" around keys.
• Doubleshot Legends: Non-transparent PBT with colored legends glows subtly (e.g., white-on-black with cyan backlight).
• RGB Accent Kits: Add glowing WASD/arrows while keeping other keys moody.

• Gamers/Streamers: Transparent custom keycaps maximize RGB spectacle.
• Work/Content Creators: Custom PBT keycaps reduce glare during daytime typing.
• Hybrid Hack: Use shine-through WASD + opaque alphas for balanced looks.

• Layer Lighting: Program outer keys to pulse while alphas stay static.
• Material Mixing: Try transparent resin Esc/Fn keys with PBT base.
• Height Matters: Low-profile caps (XDA/DSA) spread light wider than sculpted SA.