What color should shift levers be

[Sedbld]

Hi all I am trying to find out if the shift levers on A833 came in black or were they just steel colored. I am working on getting the drivetrain ready on my 70 Cuda (had to buy 2 to get one thread) while it’s at the body man’s shop. I am just about to put trans in storage and I painted the levers stainless steel and not sure if I should have done them in black. Thanks for all the advice in advance

 

[T2R9]

Natural steel.

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

Natural steel.

X2

 

[Sedbld]

Thank you. I will leave them as is