I ordered mine last April and they came in black. I am not sure if that is norm but that is what I got. Might want to ask him when ordering to make sure.
I run Taylor ThunderVolt 50, Spiro-Wound, 10.4mm, Black, Straight Boots, Buick, Grand National, 3.8L, V6 - pn# 98024 $88.00 Summit Racing. Never had a problem and they look great.