Using the listview item object C# allows you change the back color of the item. Like that you can also change the font family, size etc.
items.BackColor = System.Drawing.Color.BurlyWood;
But you have to create an object of the Drawing.Font then passes the values ass follows.
items.Font = new System.Drawing.Font(FontFamily.GenericSansSerif, 10, FontStyle.Bold);
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