diff --git a/docs/feature_rgb_matrix.md b/docs/feature_rgb_matrix.md
index a4f434cbd..9604bdcc8 100644
--- a/docs/feature_rgb_matrix.md
+++ b/docs/feature_rgb_matrix.md
@@ -186,8 +186,16 @@ All RGB keycodes are currently shared with the RGBLIGHT system:
 |`RGB_VAD`          |          |Decrease value (brightness), increase value when Shift is held                        |
 |`RGB_SPI`          |          |Increase effect speed (does not support eeprom yet), decrease speed when Shift is held|
 |`RGB_SPD`          |          |Decrease effect speed (does not support eeprom yet), increase speed when Shift is held|
+|`RGB_MODE_PLAIN`   |`RGB_M_P `|Static (no animation) mode                                                            |
+|`RGB_MODE_BREATHE` |`RGB_M_B` |Breathing animation mode                                                              |
+|`RGB_MODE_RAINBOW` |`RGB_M_R` |Full gradient scrolling left to right (uses the `RGB_MATRIX_CYCLE_LEFT_RIGHT` mode)   |
+|`RGB_MODE_SWIRL`   |`RGB_M_SW`|Full gradient spinning pinwheel around center of keyboard (uses `RGB_MATRIX_CYCLE_PINWHEEL` mode) |
 
-* `RGB_MODE_*` keycodes will generally work, but are not currently mapped to the correct effects for the RGB Matrix system
+* `RGB_MODE_*` keycodes will generally work, but not all of the modes are currently mapped to the correct effects for the RGB Matrix system.
+
+`RGB_MODE_PLAIN`, `RGB_MODE_BREATHE`, `RGB_MODE_RAINBOW`, and `RGB_MATRIX_SWIRL` are the only ones that are mapped properly. The rest don't have a direct equivalent, and are not mapped. 
+
+!> By default, if you have both the [RGB Light](feature_rgblight.md) and the RGB Matrix feature enabled, these keycodes will work for both features, at the same time. You can disable the keycode functionality by defining the `*_DISABLE_KEYCODES` option for the specific feature.
 
 ## RGB Matrix Effects :id=rgb-matrix-effects
 
@@ -385,6 +393,7 @@ These are defined in [`rgblight_list.h`](https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/blo
 #define RGB_MATRIX_STARTUP_SAT 255 // Sets the default saturation value, if none has been set
 #define RGB_MATRIX_STARTUP_VAL RGB_MATRIX_MAXIMUM_BRIGHTNESS // Sets the default brightness value, if none has been set
 #define RGB_MATRIX_STARTUP_SPD 127 // Sets the default animation speed, if none has been set
+#define RGB_MATRIX_DISABLE_KEYCODES // disables control of rgb matrix by keycodes (must use code functions to control the feature)
 ```
 
 ## EEPROM storage :id=eeprom-storage
diff --git a/docs/feature_rgblight.md b/docs/feature_rgblight.md
index 5921e9941..a81b50e82 100644
--- a/docs/feature_rgblight.md
+++ b/docs/feature_rgblight.md
@@ -64,6 +64,9 @@ Changing the **Value** sets the overall brightness.<br>
 |`RGB_MODE_GRADIENT`|`RGB_M_G` |Static gradient animation mode                                      |
 |`RGB_MODE_RGBTEST` |`RGB_M_T` |Red, Green, Blue test animation mode                                |
 
+!> By default, if you have both the RGB Light and the [RGB Matrix](feature_rgb_matrix.md) feature enabled, these keycodes will work for both features, at the same time. You can disable the keycode functionality by defining the `*_DISABLE_KEYCODES` option for the specific feature.
+
+
 ## Configuration
 
 Your RGB lighting can be configured by placing these `#define`s in your `config.h`:
@@ -76,6 +79,7 @@ Your RGB lighting can be configured by placing these `#define`s in your `config.
 |`RGBLIGHT_LIMIT_VAL` |`255`        |The maximum brightness level                                                 |
 |`RGBLIGHT_SLEEP`     |*Not defined*|If defined, the RGB lighting will be switched off when the host goes to sleep|
 |`RGBLIGHT_SPLIT`     |*Not defined*|If defined, synchronization functionality for split keyboards is added|
+|`RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES`|*not defined*|If defined, disables the ability to control RGB Light from the keycodes. You must use code functions to control the feature| 
 
 ## Effects and Animations
 
diff --git a/quantum/process_keycode/process_rgb.c b/quantum/process_keycode/process_rgb.c
index 21164b8f9..a1e46e034 100644
--- a/quantum/process_keycode/process_rgb.c
+++ b/quantum/process_keycode/process_rgb.c
@@ -59,78 +59,147 @@ bool process_rgb(const uint16_t keycode, const keyrecord_t *record) {
         uint8_t shifted = get_mods() & MOD_MASK_SHIFT;
         switch (keycode) {
             case RGB_TOG:
+#if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE) && !defined(RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
                 rgblight_toggle();
+#endif
+#if defined(RGB_MATRIX_ENABLE) && !defined(RGB_MATRIX_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
+                rgb_matrix_toggle();
+#endif
                 return false;
             case RGB_MODE_FORWARD:
+#if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE) && !defined(RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
                 handleKeycodeRGB(shifted, rgblight_step, rgblight_step_reverse);
+#endif
+#if defined(RGB_MATRIX_ENABLE) && !defined(RGB_MATRIX_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
+                handleKeycodeRGB(shifted, rgb_matrix_step, rgb_matrix_step_reverse);
+#endif
                 return false;
             case RGB_MODE_REVERSE:
+#if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE) && !defined(RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
                 handleKeycodeRGB(shifted, rgblight_step_reverse, rgblight_step);
+#endif
+#if defined(RGB_MATRIX_ENABLE) && !defined(RGB_MATRIX_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
+                handleKeycodeRGB(shifted, rgb_matrix_step_reverse, rgb_matrix_step);
+#endif
                 return false;
             case RGB_HUI:
+#if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE) && !defined(RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
                 handleKeycodeRGB(shifted, rgblight_increase_hue, rgblight_decrease_hue);
+#endif
+#if defined(RGB_MATRIX_ENABLE) && !defined(RGB_MATRIX_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
+                handleKeycodeRGB(shifted, rgb_matrix_increase_hue, rgb_matrix_decrease_hue);
+#endif
                 return false;
             case RGB_HUD:
+#if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE) && !defined(RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
                 handleKeycodeRGB(shifted, rgblight_decrease_hue, rgblight_increase_hue);
+#endif
+#if defined(RGB_MATRIX_ENABLE) && !defined(RGB_MATRIX_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
+                handleKeycodeRGB(shifted, rgb_matrix_decrease_hue, rgb_matrix_increase_hue);
+#endif
                 return false;
             case RGB_SAI:
+#if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE) && !defined(RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
                 handleKeycodeRGB(shifted, rgblight_increase_sat, rgblight_decrease_sat);
+#endif
+#if defined(RGB_MATRIX_ENABLE) && !defined(RGB_MATRIX_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
+                handleKeycodeRGB(shifted, rgb_matrix_increase_sat, rgb_matrix_decrease_sat);
+#endif
                 return false;
             case RGB_SAD:
+#if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE) && !defined(RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
                 handleKeycodeRGB(shifted, rgblight_decrease_sat, rgblight_increase_sat);
+#endif
+#if defined(RGB_MATRIX_ENABLE) && !defined(RGB_MATRIX_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
+                handleKeycodeRGB(shifted, rgb_matrix_decrease_sat, rgb_matrix_increase_sat);
+#endif
                 return false;
             case RGB_VAI:
+#if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE) && !defined(RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
                 handleKeycodeRGB(shifted, rgblight_increase_val, rgblight_decrease_val);
+#endif
+#if defined(RGB_MATRIX_ENABLE) && !defined(RGB_MATRIX_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
+                handleKeycodeRGB(shifted, rgb_matrix_increase_val, rgb_matrix_decrease_val);
+#endif
                 return false;
             case RGB_VAD:
+#if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE) && !defined(RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
                 handleKeycodeRGB(shifted, rgblight_decrease_val, rgblight_increase_val);
+#endif
+#if defined(RGB_MATRIX_ENABLE) && !defined(RGB_MATRIX_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
+                handleKeycodeRGB(shifted, rgb_matrix_decrease_val, rgb_matrix_increase_val);
+#endif
                 return false;
             case RGB_SPI:
+#if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE) && !defined(RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
                 handleKeycodeRGB(shifted, rgblight_increase_speed, rgblight_decrease_speed);
+#endif
+#if defined(RGB_MATRIX_ENABLE) && !defined(RGB_MATRIX_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
+                handleKeycodeRGB(shifted, rgb_matrix_increase_speed, rgb_matrix_decrease_speed);
+#endif
                 return false;
             case RGB_SPD:
+#if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE) && !defined(RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
                 handleKeycodeRGB(shifted, rgblight_decrease_speed, rgblight_increase_speed);
+#endif
+#if defined(RGB_MATRIX_ENABLE) && !defined(RGB_MATRIX_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
+                handleKeycodeRGB(shifted, rgb_matrix_decrease_speed, rgb_matrix_increase_speed);
+#endif
                 return false;
             case RGB_MODE_PLAIN:
+#if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE) && !defined(RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
                 rgblight_mode(RGBLIGHT_MODE_STATIC_LIGHT);
+#endif
+#if defined(RGB_MATRIX_ENABLE) && !defined(RGB_MATRIX_DISABLE_KEYCODES)
+                rgb_matrix_mode(RGB_MATRIX_SOLID_COLOR);
+#endif
                 return false;
             case RGB_MODE_BREATHE:
-#ifdef RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING
+#if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE) && !defined(RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES) && defined(RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_BREATHING)
                 handleKeycodeRGBMode(RGBLIGHT_MODE_BREATHING, RGBLIGHT_MODE_BREATHING_end);
+#endif
+#if defined(RGB_MATRIX_ENABLE) && !defined(RGB_MATRIX_DISABLE_KEYCODES) && !defined(DISABLE_RGB_MATRIX_BREATHING)
+                rgb_matrix_mode(RGB_MATRIX_BREATHING);
 #endif
                 return false;
             case RGB_MODE_RAINBOW:
-#ifdef RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD
+#if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE) && !defined(RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES) && defined( RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_MOOD)
                 handleKeycodeRGBMode(RGBLIGHT_MODE_RAINBOW_MOOD, RGBLIGHT_MODE_RAINBOW_MOOD_end);
+#endif
+#if defined(RGB_MATRIX_ENABLE) && !defined(RGB_MATRIX_DISABLE_KEYCODES) && !defined(DISABLE_RGB_MATRIX_CYCLE_LEFT_RIGHT)
+                rgb_matrix_mode(RGB_MATRIX_CYCLE_LEFT_RIGHT);
 #endif
                 return false;
             case RGB_MODE_SWIRL:
-#ifdef RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL
+#if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE) && !defined(RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES) && defined( RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RAINBOW_SWIRL)
                 handleKeycodeRGBMode(RGBLIGHT_MODE_RAINBOW_SWIRL, RGBLIGHT_MODE_RAINBOW_SWIRL_end);
+#endif
+#if defined(RGB_MATRIX_ENABLE) && !defined(RGB_MATRIX_DISABLE_KEYCODES) && !defined(DISABLE_RGB_MATRIX_CYCLE_PINWHEEL)
+                rgb_matrix_mode(RGB_MATRIX_CYCLE_PINWHEEL);
 #endif
                 return false;
             case RGB_MODE_SNAKE:
-#ifdef RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_SNAKE
+#if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE) && !defined(RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES) && defined( RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_SNAKE)
                 handleKeycodeRGBMode(RGBLIGHT_MODE_SNAKE, RGBLIGHT_MODE_SNAKE_end);
 #endif
                 return false;
             case RGB_MODE_KNIGHT:
-#ifdef RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_KNIGHT
+#if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE) && !defined(RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES) && defined( RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_KNIGHT)
                 handleKeycodeRGBMode(RGBLIGHT_MODE_KNIGHT, RGBLIGHT_MODE_KNIGHT_end);
 #endif
                 return false;
             case RGB_MODE_XMAS:
-#ifdef RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_CHRISTMAS
+#if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE) && !defined(RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES) && defined( RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_CHRISTMAS)
                 rgblight_mode(RGBLIGHT_MODE_CHRISTMAS);
 #endif
                 return false;
             case RGB_MODE_GRADIENT:
-#ifdef RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_STATIC_GRADIENT
+#if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE) && !defined(RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES) && defined( RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_STATIC_GRADIENT)
                 handleKeycodeRGBMode(RGBLIGHT_MODE_STATIC_GRADIENT, RGBLIGHT_MODE_STATIC_GRADIENT_end);
 #endif
                 return false;
             case RGB_MODE_RGBTEST:
-#ifdef RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RGB_TEST
+#if defined(RGBLIGHT_ENABLE) && !defined(RGBLIGHT_DISABLE_KEYCODES) && defined( RGBLIGHT_EFFECT_RGB_TEST)
                 rgblight_mode(RGBLIGHT_MODE_RGB_TEST);
 #endif
                 return false;