Chocolate brown is good. Dry them some more without heat. Open a few to make sure the embryo is fat. Be sure to scrape the edges and soak overnight before you plant them.

Yes, tan or brown is usually okay. That fuzzy bit is okay, too, it's just part of the seed. Like Rockguy said, dry without excessive heat, which would kill the embryo.

As for scraping the edges before you soak them, an emery board is perfect.

Sue

Thanks! Glad to know I didn't mess up these seeds!