I've been considering a dot-grid notebook with coloured paper, but I use quite a few muted inks and worry the tint could make them harder to read. For everyday notes, I'd want the grid and writing to stay clear in ordinary light, not just look good in a swatch. How do you judge that before committing to a whole notebook?
A side-by-side check will tell you more than a swatch: write the same muted ink on a tinted sample and white paper, then compare them under your usual lighting once dry. A full page can look quite different from a little test.