am using asp.net why setTimeout not working for me, pls help

Function fadetext(itemName)

if (itemName)<>"" then inName=itemName

if (hex>0) then

hex=hex-11
lbl1.Style("color") = "black"
lbl1.Style("background-color") = "rgb(&hex& ,255,&hex&)"
setTimeout("fadetext()", 50)
else
hex=255
lbl1.Style("background-color") = "rgb(255,255,255)"
end if

end Function

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What is the error you are getting Or is the fade just not working without any errors being thrown Can you post more code or elaborate on your problem please.