Component faceplates

I prefer the understated black that does not draw attention to itself, perhaps because I love to listen to music in a darkened room.  My equipment rack, however, is a combination of Maple and Walnut by ButcherBlock Acoustics.

I like a little bit of contrast. Mix of silver and black. 

when you have silver you want black.... When you have black, you want....

Still, nothing beats champaign, vintage Marantz look.

Black is my preferred choice of faceplate with minimal lights for distraction. I do have a vintage McIntosh C34v with soft green backlight I enjoy. Seems to go well with glow of tubes MC275 in a darkened room. When looking to add new components it is a factor I consider. 

I prefer black as you can see from my system and have opted not to buy certain gear in the past because the faceplate/chassis was silver.  Smart manufacturers offer both to provide buyers a choice that fits their esthetics.  I also don't like red displays.