Many of the light watercolor batiks do not read as batik from a fairly close range. I have been dissappointed in the "read"of beige or muslin colored batik. This is also the HARDEST to purchase online, as those subtle shades read differnent, depending on the monitor. It is sometimes hard to distingush a grayish beige , from a warm beige, to a yellowy beige. This is the one category of batik I make sure I actually see before purchasing. Having a small print in it keeps the eye from concentrating on the tone quite so much.
I am always on the lookout for batik light nuetrals that have some type of "print" in them .. it just gives more depth and keeps the eye moving rather than stopping. The watercolor or the Hoffman 1895 lights read ... flat.
If I am working in small pieces less than 1 1/2 inch I ...might use a few... of the light water color.
I do like the samples you posted ... alot!!!
Just my couple of cents.... last year I ordered over 150 yards of batiks...