Yes, there were also gold stripes.
And my monitor isn't going -- it's a new monitor, so I think that's not the issue.
I think what is true is that there are "web-safe" colors where all monitors see the same color, and non-web-safe colors where it can very by user.
And I think Billie's graphics may involve the former.
I also think it doesn't matter -- it looks pretty to me! -- and the difference in our points of view in color, as in politics here, just adds to the spice! So not to worry!!
yes, mine looks pretty also. Like dark grey suede.
My monitor is about 2 weeks old. A 17 (or is it 19" ) flat.. Westinghouse brand. you mentioned yours was relatively new also. Today is my first time online however with it. I have done some photo editing (with my digitals) so far only.