Set the Expression Web color scheme
By default, the Microsoft Expression Web program interface appears in shades of gray color. You can set Expression Web to appear instead in the same color scheme you have set for the Windows operating system.
To set the color scheme of Expression Web
On the Tools menu, click Application Options.
In the Application Options dialog box, on the General tab, under General, select or clear Use your current Windows color scheme.
Click OK.
Exit Expression Web and then restart the program.