Here you can see a nice range of genuine Robert Mackie Balmorals with dicing, see all the colours avail in the dropdown list

http://houseoftartan.co.uk/scottish/...D=0&catid=9006

To me, these "civilian colour" Balmorals look equally fine either plain or diced.

The extremely dark blue Balmorals as worn in the Army, if worn by civilians, look better IMHO if plain. The navy blue Balmorals with full-colour military style dicing look a bit costume-y to me when worn by civilians. It's must a "me thing" and I doubt others feel that way.