Judging from the pictures, I'd have to agree that the color options on the Pros are particularly dull this year. However, seeing them in person could be very different. Last year, the Space Black pro looked light gray but when I actually saw it in person it came off as much darker. So maybe they won't be so unexciting in person.
I don't agree with the idea that a "Pro" phone needs to be dull.
I don't agree with the idea that a "Pro" phone needs to be dull.