RGB lighting gets a bad reputation because most setups are uncoordinated — every device runs a different rainbow pattern, and the result looks like a kid's toy aisle. This guide covers how to build RGB setups that look premium.
One palette, one preset
Pick a single color palette (we recommend 2-3 hues max) and apply the same preset across every RGB device. NOVA Sync ships with 32 presets; our favorites are Aurora (violet-cyan gradient), Neon Rain (violet-acid strobe), and Night Run (cyan-violet slow wave).
Use RGB for ambient, not focus
The GlowBar RGB Light belongs behind your monitor, not in your face. Set it to screen-sampling mode and it becomes ambient bias lighting — it mirrors the dominant colors of your display, reducing eye strain and adding depth to your shot.
Match the desk mat
If you want RGB on your desk surface, the PulseMat Violet Edge adds an embedded strip along the bottom edge. Pair it with a GlowBar in the same preset for a coordinated glow that wraps the entire desk.
Avoid per-key rainbow
Per-key RGB on keyboards is powerful but easy to misuse. The 'rainbow wave' preset looks cheap. Instead, set your NovaKeys to a single color (or two-color gradient) that matches the rest of your setup.
The rule: every RGB source should run the same preset, in the same palette, at the same brightness. Coordinate, don't accumulate.
