Repairing a scarf with contrasting trim

[Ellahiep]

I inherited a patterned scarf with a damaged border, and I would like to repair it so I can wear it again. I would rather test carefully than unpick stitches from fragile fabric later. Most of the fabric is usable, although the narrow outside border has lost its color. My local shop has a muted green ribbon and a much warmer brown ribbon. Both choices would be visible, and I have accepted that an invisible repair is unlikely. I started looking into color analysis because the repaired border will sit close to my face when the scarf is tied. There is enough ribbon to pin a temporary border and compare both options first. Keeping the original feel is important, although I hope to use it regularly afterward. Which comparison would help you choose between preserving the pattern and flattering the wearer?