If you don't want to use quack.el you can still get expression high-lighting with gambit.el:

Go to the "Customise Emacs" option in the "Options" menu, choose "Browse Customization Groups", then goto: Emacs group: Editing group: Matching group: Paren Showing group: Show Paren Mode, "on" Show Paren Style, "expression" Paren Match Face, "choose a color you like" Show Paren Mismatch Face, "choose a color you like"