I ordered the black compass and when it arrived I was a bit disappointed; it's more tin colored than a deeper black.  I want it for a large dark knotty pine wall  and as is it doesn't pop as much as I'd hoped.  I may spray paint it.  That said, it is solid yet light enough to hang without heavy duty hooks.  If you know it's not a true black, it's a terrific piece and I'm sure it would look much better on a light wall.