Review on Brooks England BLG6A37203 GP1 Grip by Sean House

I've been using Ergon grips model 1 and 5 for a while. I also use a Brooks B17 saddle and recently decided to change my new bike around try them out for added style and looks. I have a honey colored saddle to collect, I ordered this item and with honey spec. Surprise #1 came when the item arrived; the color is the same except that both are mostly brown. I didn't bother installing the handles and putting on guards and here's the second surprise; the color changed to a darker green than brown. The one on the right has changed completely and evenly, the left has changed, leaving patches of the original colors in some places!