c++ win32: how to set back color of a window?

Question

I can set the back color when i am registering the class, e.g.:

wincl.hbrBackground = CreateSolidBrush(RGB(202, 238, 255));
RegisterClassEx(&wincl);
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Answer 1

If you want a customized window you can create your own window class to draw that type of window. Implement a handler for wm_paint and draw whatever you want for the window. There are a lot of tutorials available.