Change the Windows Vista Color Scheme

1. Right-click the desktop and choose Personalize.

2. In the resulting Personalization window, click the Window Color and Appearance link to display the Window Color and Appearance dialog box.

3. Click a color scheme and make settings for transparency and color intensity.

4. To customize the selected preset color scheme, click the Open Classic Appearance Properties for More Color Options link, and in the Appearance settings dialog box that appears, click Advanced.

5. In the resulting Advanced Appearance dialog box, click a screen element in the Item drop down list and then make settings for size, color, font, or effects such as bold and repeat this for each item you want to change.

6. Click OK to close the Advanced Appearance dialog box and apply all changes.

If you want to set specific colors in the Advanced Appearance dialog box and you know the Red/Green/Blue value for those colors, in the Color drop down lists click Other and enter specific values for Red, Green, and Blue. Click OK to save the changes.

Some colors are easier on the eyes than others. For example, green is more restful to look at than orange. Choose a color scheme that is pleasant to look at and easy on the eyes!