How to get the default dialog color 1

[LyMc]

I have found (and used) lots of information on setting the dialog background color. What I want to do is *get* the color so I can use it to background some text. I understand that that color is editable by the user, and I want to match what they have chosen.

 

[LazyMe]

I think you need this one:

GetSysColor(COLOR_3DFACE)

Greetings,
Rick

 

[LyMc]

Thanks, Lazy. I think that is exactly what I need.

 

[tmiketx]

if course, if this is a child window you're painting, you'll want to send the parent the appropriate WM_CTLCOLOR message first and see if you get a handle back; if so, that's the dialog's suggested background color.