To change colors on a Cyberpower PC mechanical keyboard, you’ll use the dedicated CK60 series software, which is the standard method for customizing RGB lighting on these models. This guide walks you through the exact steps to change colors, adjust effects, and save profiles, so you can make your keyboard match your setup in minutes.
Cyberpower PC Mechanical Keyboard Color Change: The CK60 Method
The CK60 series keyboards from Cyberpower PC rely on their own software for all color customization, rather than onboard button shortcuts. This software gives you full control over per-key colors, lighting modes, and saved profiles, making it the most reliable and verified way to change colors. If you own a CK60 model, follow the steps below; if you have a different keyboard brand or model, skip to the final section for the right guide, or see how to change light settings on glorious modular mechanical keyboard for a popular alternative with swappable switches.
Opening the CK60 Software and Lighting Modes
Start by launching the CK60 software on your computer. Once it’s open, look for the “Lighting” icon in the main interface and click it. This opens the lighting settings panel, where you’ll see a list of preset lighting modes, such as static, breathing, wave, or reactive, that you can use as a starting point. Selecting a preset mode first is a smart move because it gives you a base effect to tweak, rather than building everything from scratch.
- Open the CK60 software from your desktop or Start menu.
- Click the “Lighting” icon in the software’s main toolbar.
- Choose a preset lighting mode from the available options to see it applied immediately.
Customizing Per-Key Colors with the ‘Custom’ Option
For full control over individual keys, select “Custom” from the lighting options in the CK60 software. This mode lets you assign a specific color to each key, which is ideal for creating layouts like a WASD highlight for gaming or a color-coded number pad for data entry. After selecting Custom, you’ll see a virtual representation of your keyboard on screen.
- Select “Custom” from the lighting mode list.
- Click a specific key on the virtual keyboard to select it.
- Choose the desired color from the color picker for that key.
- Adjust any additional settings, such as brightness or effect speed, within the software.
Repeat this process for every key you want to change. You can also select multiple keys at once by dragging over them, which speeds up the process for large color blocks.
Saving and Switching Between Color Profiles
Once you’ve customized your colors, you’ll want to save them so they don’t disappear when you close the software. The CK60 software lets you store multiple profiles, each with its own lighting layout. This is especially useful if you want a bright, colorful profile for gaming and a dim, single-color profile for late-night work.
- Name the profile (e.g., “Gaming” or “Work”) and save it.
- To switch between profiles later, open the software and select the saved profile from the profile list, or assign a profile-switching hotkey if your keyboard supports it.
Switching profiles takes only a few seconds, so you can adapt your keyboard’s look to whatever you’re doing without reconfiguring everything from scratch.
Tips for Better RGB Lighting Effects
To get the most out of your CK60’s RGB lighting, start by syncing it with supported games or software. Many titles and apps can send lighting cues to the keyboard, making effects react to in-game actions like taking damage or picking up items. If you’re not gaming, try matching the keyboard’s colors to your room’s décor, cool blues and greens work well in minimalist setups, while warm reds and oranges add energy to a darker room. Experiment with contrast by placing bright colors on frequently used keys and darker shades on rarely pressed ones; this improves visibility without overwhelming the eye. Finally, adjust the brightness and effect speed inside the software to suit your environment, lower brightness for dim rooms, faster effects for gaming, and slower, calmer effects for typing or reading.
Keyboard Models and Related Guides
This guide applies specifically to the Cyberpower PC CK60 series mechanical keyboards. If you own a different Cyberpower PC model or a keyboard from another brand, the software and steps will differ. For example, if you need to change the color of an AULA gaming keyboard, check the dedicated guide for that brand, as AULA keyboards use their own software with different menu names and options. Similarly, if you have an ONN model, you can change color on onn mechanical keyboard using its onboard key combinations instead of desktop software. Users with other Cyberpower PC models should look for their specific user manual or a model-specific guide to avoid confusion. The CK60 method described here is the verified, standard approach for that series, so stick with it if your keyboard matches.
