That is an excellent beard. Looking forward to seeing how it comes in this time. Funny how it becomes a calling, huh? As for the color, I think it looks really cool. You could color it, but that is a commitment to a lot of maintenance. I do it, but it's definitely not for everyone. I also think that with your light color overall, using any color would make it seem darker than you will be comfortable in. Best bet for now is to give it 3-4 months and see what you think. Blond beards seem to come in from behind once they reach 3D length. Welcome to the board!