XP: need help with DH's Christmas present

I painted these for my husband to hang above his turntables (which are placed oh so lovely in my living room)



my problem is, I want to paint the background a greyish blue color... it would go with the whole tone of the paintings... HOWEVER...

my living room is painted in all earth tones...
here is the area directly perpendicular from the turntables... Its a nutmeg color:


and here is where the paintings will be hung about an inch apart and centered...The wall is a light mocha color.


So I don't think the whole blue/grey will blend with our walls... Not that it's THAT important, but I like the whole color scheme of our furniture.. our couches are olive green, etc etc... Do you think I can get away with a burgandy or a nutmeg for the background? Or do you think I will lose the effect of the shadows...

here is a close up of the main canvas which is about 18' X 24'... I don't know if you can tell, but I didn't use black, its more of a dark grey...

I do not have an eye for art what-so-ever, but I think you should leave the background on the canvas white, just as it is... I think it will stand out more on the wall instead of blend in with the color of the wall and the color of the canvas. Does that makes sense?


PS... great job!!! I'm sure he'll love them!!!!!