Thanks Jonoooo, thanks TomCat.
Jonooo - That was a great move. You don't want to end up with bricks that will continue to give you nightmares. We decided to stick with Austral Nougat as we wanted something a bit light-browney but not too creamy but now that the bricks have been delivered (meaning no going back ), and the Austral nougat color is more visible, I am worried that it is too grey for my liking. I am having severe anxiety as we speak , so worried. I am just hoping that once the bricks come together, it will look better and turn out well in the end.
TomCat - Thanks a lot. I have visited your thread and it makes me feel better that someone else is having sort of similar ideas . I will be following your thread devotedly .