Mine Is Camel ...love it.

Taupe, camel, grey or metallic.

I like a dark purple. Goes with brown or black and pretty well with navy. Dark doesn't get dirty fast. Not so bright That it looks unprofessional, but more interesting than black or brown.

try a metallic leather

http://www.coach.com/coach-designer-handbags-coach-swagger-27-in-metallic-pebble-leather/36497.html?dwvar_color=LIGLD&src=googleshopping&cid=S_GPLA36497

Thanks! Taupe or camel it is!

I want to avoid black. I've tried it in the past and it actually clashes too much with my wardrobe and tends to look to harsh.

I want a good neutral but not sure of what shade. I can replace the bag once it gets grungy but the bags I'm thinking should get me through at least 6 months.

Thanks for the tips!

I have a nice camel colored bag. Works well with most things

I would go for the taupe for a neutral, but any light color bag is going to get grungy pretty quickly. So I would also vote for black.

just get black.

This is for my usual "workhorse" bag. I'm turn between a light taupe and a blush/grey pink. My wardrobe is varied on the color front: usual blacks/greys to vibrant oranges/pinks and in between. My shoes are usually nude or black depending but yes, the occasional vibrant electric blue/orange pump as well.

Help!

I tried the multiple work-bag thing but it doesn't work for me. I like keeping everything in one bag because I inevitably forget to move something over. Thanks!