Question

I’m creating a WPF application where several ListView selections are made in a row (similar to the iTunes browser). The problem is that the default inactive selection color is too light. (see below)

How can I change this color so my inactive listview looks like this? (see below)

Solution

Override the default SystemColor with a Style like so:

<Style TargetType='ListViewItem'>     <Style.Resources>         <SolidColorBrush x:Key='{x:Static SystemColors.ControlBrushKey}' Color='{x:Static SystemColors.HighlightColor}'/>     </Style.Resources> </Style> 

Answer 1

The ListBox template uses a system color called ControlBrush to set the inactive highlight color. Therefore, you can just override that color:

<ListBox>     <ListBox.Resources>         <SolidColorBrush x:Key='{x:Static SystemColors.ControlBrushKey}'>Red</SolidColorBrush>     </ListBox.Resources> </ListBox>