I personally also think Phytonic and Fiona clash too much. But you do see more and more blue/red combinations on the road as people are becoming a lot more accepting of 'unusual' combinations.
And judging from this forum, there's just way too many Phytonic X3 M40i's.
I've got a Sophisto Grey/Fiona Red M40i arriving at the end of the month. I think it strikes a nice balance. I do love black but absolutely do not have the time nor the care factor to actually maintain a black car anymore.
My perfect combination would have been Mineral White/Fiona Red, however for some unknown to mankind reason BMW continues to prevent you from getting Mineral White with M-sports packs.