The pavement gray is fabulous and the leather is so thick as well as being super high quality. The lining is a light color which I think is really pretty. The SA I work with said she doubted my daughter would ever see that as a gift and who knows? I did take the black buffalo for a whole day and I admit it was an awesome bag. I have 3 Alexas but no OS. It's tempting to keep it because after all one Mulberry is an awesome gift. Ladies, don't worry I won't even though I love the buffalo leather.
EBMIC, if you can find the pavement gray, the Alexa is well worth the purchase because it is much prettier than the picture shows. Be sure to buy the leather protectant if you find one.