Cameron ,

Given that you are asking for " traditional " input , I would have to agree with Jock regarding the color . However , that is some nice leatherwork , good job on the bag !

I think your original thought of something in the brown family of color would look quite sharp . It could range from some medium browns to dark chocolate . I also think the type of leather you used for the blue would work much better than suede .

Cheers , Mike