POI setting Cell Background to a Custom Color

Question

I want to set custom color to a cell\'s background.
I use HSSFWorkbook (can\'t use anything else).

HSSFPalette palette = aWorkBook.getCustom         


        

Answer 1

Don't forget to call this.

style.setFillPattern(CellStyle.Align_Fill);

Parameter may differ according to your need. Maybe CellStyle.FINE_DOTS or so.