I will try to help..great block just want to say that in both arrangements me yes are first drawn to the three grey solid blocks. After that I can not find a place to focus my attention. The black one in the center gives balance just not sure of those 3 grays squares. Hope this help you take another look to figure out jut wht pleases you and that is wht really matters in the long run.
Judy in Phx, AZ