Thanks! Yes, the accents are definitely black and the leather is a bit darker than the pic shows too! I do have one concern and maybe I should be posting this in another thread, but I think the pommel may have an incorrect piece on it.
The end that screws off to expose the battery box appears to be about half the length as it is in picture from the website and other gladius sabers. It also screws into the pommel much deeper making it very hard to remove. I'm strong and had a heck of a time removing it the first time. After some investigating I believe the piece on my saber belongs in a Resiliant saber, not a gladius...
Here are some pics for reference...I've circled the piece in question...