Color-shift keying (CSK) is a visible light communication (VLC) intensity modulation scheme, outlined in IEEE 802.15.7, that transmits data imperceptibly through the variation of the light color emitted by a red, green, and blue (RGB) light emitting diode (LED). Unlike other intensity modulation schemes, CSK guarantees that the intensity of the luminary will not fluctuate, thus limiting potential human health complications related to flickering light.In this work, a rigorous design framework for CSK constellations is presented. The benefits of the frame work are that it can optimize constellations while accounting for cross talk between the color communication channels formed by the colored LEDs.Unlike previous works, the method applies the study of colorimetry to optimize higher order CSK constellations such that the luminary functions with a desired operating color, allowing constellations to be designed to meet lighting industry quality metrics.