How to match the colour scheme of corporate colours to SPI Led Strips

Corporate colours play an essential role in establishing a business’s identity and creating brand recognition. Whether it’s a logo, website, or promotional materials, using consistent corporate colours is crucial for maintaining brand consistency and credibility. If you’re looking to incorporate corporate colours into an RGB SPI LED ribbon or strip, there are a few things you need to consider. In this article, we’ll discuss how to match or map corporate colours to an RGB SPI LED ribbon or strip. We often get contractors asking us to find a led to match a colour. This very difficult to do with a monochromatic led

Understanding RGB
RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, the three primary colours of light that can be combined to create a wide range of colours. The RGB colour model is commonly used in digital displays, such as computer monitors, televisions, and LED lights.
An RGB SPI LED ribbon or strip is a type of LED light that uses RGB colours to produce a wide range of colours. The SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) is a communication protocol used to control the LED strip.

Matching Corporate colours to RGB
The first step in matching corporate colours to an RGB LED strip is to identify the RGB values of the colours. RGB values are expressed as three numbers between 0 and 255, representing the amount of Red, Green, and Blue in the colour.
Many design programs, such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, allow you to identify RGB values of a colour. Alternatively, you can use online tools such as RGB Colour Picker or Colour haze to identify RGB values. In this example I used a Google Chrome extension called Eye Dropper which you can find in the Chrome extensions shop. You put the eye dropper over a corporate colour. In this case Im using a popular electronics store called JB HIFI who have a distinctive yellow colour. Yellow can be a challenging colour for Leds. The eyedropper returns the colour data we need

Once you have the RGB values, you can map them to the corresponding colours on the RGB SPI LED strip. Most LED controllers come with software or mobile apps that allow you to customise the colours of the LED strip.
You can input the RGB values into the software or app and adjust the brightness and saturation of the colour to achieve the desired effect. Some LED controllers also allow you to create custom colour palettes, which can be useful for matching multiple corporate colours.
Testing and Fine-Tuning. We decided to use a small microcontroller, the ESP32 ($10) and run less than 20 lines of code

After mapping the corporate colours to the LED strip, it’s essential to test and fine-tune the colours. LED lights can look different in various lighting conditions, so it’s essential to test the colours in the intended environment.
You can also adjust the brightness and saturation of the colours to achieve the desired effect. Keep in mind that different materials can reflect light differently, so the colour may appear slightly different on different surfaces.

The result is pretty accurate, however it could be improved with the use of RGBW. Use of programmable strip is not really the first choice due to the associated hardware to control the strip but as lower cost tools become available, this approach is becoming simpler

Conclusion
Matching or mapping corporate colours to an RGB SPI LED ribbon or strip can be a straightforward process if you have the right tools and knowledge. By identifying the RGB values of the corporate colours and mapping them to the corresponding colours on the LED strip, you can create a customised lighting solution that reflects your brand’s identity.
Remember to test and fine-tune the colours to ensure that they look their best in the intended environment. With a little experimentation, you can create a stunning lighting solution that enhances your brand’s identity and leaves a lasting impression on your audience.