Those brick options all look good. I would pick the one that is the most subtle.

Are you doing the entire house in brick? What is your trim color going to be? Are there any other materials on the exterior?

i agree, they all look great!! love brick!! the ones with less (still some obv) variation in color i think will be a more timeless look....:)

Whole house will be brick with the exception of the chimney, which will be hardy with a copper chimney cap. I was thinking of painting the little section around the door and the chimney an off white color? Agree or disagree? The garage door and windows are a sandtone/desert tan color. I have to pick a brick before I think about shutters and door.

"I was thinking of painting the little section around the door and the chimney an off white color?"

I would agree with that but would wait until brick was up so you can be sure it harmonizes.

I like the last option the best. Beautiful home!

Put "hardy" on the house and brick on the chimney.

I'm not allowed to do that in this neighborhood.

That's very strange. Most all chimneys are classically done in brick.