I apologize if this is such a minor issue that it isn't actually a real issue!
In an effort for true fashionquest I've outfitted my lowbie Erudite Paladin in a mix of Deepwater and other golden goodies.
I noticed when I equip
Silver Chittin Hand Wraps, all of the Deepwater gear, which was previously a lovely golden deep red, turns to black. The helm turns to a weird Black with golden specs, and so do the bracers and vambraces. Once I take the SCHW off, the lovely true deepwater color returns.
I asked a few friends and the same graphic glitch appears on their screen too.
I can post screenshots this evening if needed! Otherwise if this is as ridiculous as it probably sounds, feel free to let me know my fashionquest obsession has gone too far.