Colors wise I can't help you there buddy, but as far as the case goes, no the phone never touches the surface is laid on. The case is over lapping on both sides so you don't have to worry about that. Color wise, I tried the lime green so for the hell of it and its pretty sharp and the brushed on the white or black case is awesome looking, by far the best combination I have. You really cant go wrong with brushed, so that would be my suggestion. Or red or any of the colors look pretty close to the actually pictures. But I am telling you, brush is awesome. But I think you will be happy with whatever color you choose.