Centennial is way too dark and disappointing.
I almost feel like a lone voice in the darkness. Is anyone else disappointed by the...well, darkness of the PCS Centennial edition?
I'm not a huge fan of it. A well-produced deck will look old eventually; I don't need it to look old now. I actually much prefer the super mass market "garish" edition to the PCS deck; the backs are fugly, that much is true, but everything is crystal clear on those cards.
I think my favorite version of the RWS is the Albano Waite. I get the best readings from it and I personally love the colors. Usually, though, I have to admit I use the traditional coloring of the regular version because it feels "correct."
If I wanted a softer version of the RWS to read with, I would choose the Universal Waite. It's not perfect but I honestly think Mary Hanson-Roberts did a tremendous job. (Case in point: comparison to the Radiant.)