Absolutely it is the color planning for me! I am currently preparing to make a quilt that I saw and fell in love with. When I received the pattern, I realized that had I not seen the quilt I fell in love with, I never would have ordered the pattern, because the coloring on the pattern picture did not appeal to me at all. I have noticed many times when I see the same pattern made with different fabric choices, how the colors will affect the outcome.