Use the ForeColor / ForeColorAlternate property to change the control's foreground color. Use the BackColor / BackColorAlternate property to specify the control's background color. The Background property returns or sets a value that indicates the background color for parts in the control. Use the SelForeColor and SelBackColor properties to specify the background and foreground colors for selected items. The HotBackColor and HotForeColor properties to specify the background and foreground colors for the item while the cursor hovers it.