how to change the backlight color on my keyboard

donald mcneill 0 Reputation points
2026-09-19T04:35:47.93+00:00

I want to change the keyboard backlight color. I like the color PURPLE. Where do I find this?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Settings
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    2026-09-19T04:35:59.3866667+00:00

    If the keyboard supports Windows Dynamic Lighting, open Settings > Personalization > Dynamic Lighting. From there, select the keyboard and change the lighting color to purple if that color option is available for the device.

    If Windows is overriding the keyboard’s built-in lighting controls, go to Settings > Personalization > Dynamic Lighting and turn off the Dynamic Lighting settings. Then use the keyboard maker’s built-in shortcut or utility to set the color.

    For simple keyboard backlights, Windows also supports brightness controls and automatic brightness behavior, but color control for RGB or per-key lighting is handled through Dynamic Lighting rather than the simple keyboard backlight feature.

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  2. DaveM121 935.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-19T05:13:09.1733333+00:00

    It depends on your keyboard, some keyboards support changing the color of the RGB lighting and others do not, the Windows Dynamic Lighting setting may be able to change the color, or you may need to install a manufacturers utility to change the backlight color.

    If you are using a laptop, what is the make and exact model number of your laptop, if you are using a PC with an external keyboard, what is the make an model number of the keyboard.

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