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I am right now working on a job of retouching the user interface of a software which is coded in Java. The interface is now built using Swing. I am looking for a library of Java Swing components, which should look better than the original JComponents.

I have already found SlickerBox; the components there look much better than the originals. However, I don't like the color of the components in SlickerBox, and I can't find the way to customize the color. I am looking for a better library.

I would appreciate your answer!

David Kroukamp
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Why not use the standard java Look and Feels there are plenty:

Also see here for more free L&Fs:

Alternatively you may want to know how to create your own:

Or Modifying the Look and Feel might be what you need

Java Look And Feel Libraries/Engines:

References :

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    +1 - phew, this is almost an exhaustive list (*if not completely exhaustive*), loved it! I'm going to save this for future reference ;) – Sujay Sep 07 '12 at 17:02
  • an excellent collection. Cezanne looks awesome! – roosevelt Jan 12 '14 at 07:18
  • Great review. Well, although I have already make up my mind to use jGoodies though ;) Still, it's nice to compare it with other solution. – swdev Feb 11 '14 at 01:36
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    Which of them are okay on "Retina" displays? (not only on OS X, there are laptops on Win 8 with high DPI screens now, too) – Display Name Jun 03 '14 at 22:00
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I would recommend javaFX, it supports CSS. Sky's the limit plus you get a friendly UI builder by oracle check them out here!

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