I’ve always gone with black or a dark blue to keep the case from changing so drastically as it ages, but this year I’d like to try something different. I’m leaning towards the cape cod blue, which also has a sports loop watch band in the same color if I want the phone and watch to match, or the saddle brown, which lots of people think ages nicely. I’m in the fence about that. My gold XS Max is scheduled for pick-up at an Apple Store, so I’m waiting to decide then and I’ll be able to see them both in person.