If you're referring to the 1055/1056 group, then Champagne, I guess, is as good a description as any.

The group was an excellent value, in my opinion, on both the 7-sp model and the 8-sp model (with STI shifting).

The 7-sp hubs were UG, so you could swap in an 8/9/10 UG freehub and run modern stuff if needed.
The 8-sp hubs accommodated 8/9/10 groups. The 8-sp STI's are solid, dependable, and generally repairable.

Not everyone liked the finish, and the DT shifter had an odd shape compared to the 600's and DA's.
I had a Cannondale R800 with that group on it, and it looked pretty odd against the polished aluminum.
I also built a black R700 with the same group, and it looked great against the black.

The components often suffered in value because of the looks and the desireability of the 600, which made it a pretty good value.
The hubs, like all of the top 3 Shimano levels, could be cleaned, packed, and adjusted to spin as smooth as anything out there.