Windows 8 – How to add a “metro” looking tile for a desktop application?

Desktop applications pinned to the new Windows 8 start menu have the icon centered inside the tile and a default background color (like in the left image). Is there any way to make a “metro” looking tile (like in the right image) for a desktop application?

Desktop Internet ExplorerMetro Internet Explorer

Solution:

OblyTile will let you create Metro tiles to launch your desktop apps:

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See Color 1, 2, 3,4 in the above screenshot.

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