Hey dan,
You mean in the Flash file or the header/footer table cells?
You can change the wmode params from "transparent" to "opaque" also, this should let you darken it w/hex so yourtext shows better. Theres alot of combinations you could use there? Just something to play with if you're not happy w/the default colors?
I just popped in for a sec, I'm busy on integrating multiple vBportals into a single VB arrgghhh
Cheers...ziggy