After quite a bite of work and extending the existing gradient class in the ColorTab control, we are now able to offer a .NET tab control that supports the desktop, Windows Mobile, Smart Phone & tablet platforms AND offers Vista & XP gradient styles!
The great thing about how the gradient class has been constructed is that all gradients are drawn at runtime.
With this in mind, you are able apply *
ANY* color scheme you like to the ColorTab with this sort of effect:

Flat tabs

Standard Gradient

Office Gradient

Vista Gradient

XP Gradient
You can have a closer look at the ColorTab v1.6 control by downloading and implementing the
developer demo