I like the darker blue in the 1st picture. Generally I go with a darker border--framing the quilt. I am in VA and waited 6 weeks to see a rheumatologist several years back. He was worth the wait as he did know what my problem was (PMR--a self limiting arthritic condition treated with steroids). This is a specialty that doesn't pay big money like plastic surgery, cardiology, etc. so it's not one a lot of younger doctors choose. There just aren't that many of them. Good luck to your friend.