Your inactive states need to be made .. looks like its using active states.. the inactive ones need to LOOK different if you want them to look different.
You may want to start reading up on some of the tutorials on SKS. Saying I am a noob is good and well but nothing substitutes for trial and error.. its the the only true way you will ever learn this and something everyone has to endure. S
Step 1. If it doesn't work, try something else
Step 2. If it deosn't work, repeat step one.