Make gvim 7.2 background black

Question

I am sick and tired of the white background when I edit C/C++ etc. I want the black backround. That is what I currently have in my .vimrc file in regard to coloring. Please help me change it:

if !has('gui_running')
    set t_Co=8 t_md=

highlight NORMAL  ctermbg=black ctermfg=white

Answer 1

:help colorscheme

For example:

:colorscheme torte

Or, find a color scheme you like at vim.org.