In my experience the color depends on strain...I've had strains like super lemon haze turn dark amber. Larry Og is a really nice gold color. GDP is a pure white powder, my absolute favorite because it's not sticky at all and is literally a dry powder.
I'll be doing the following very soon...cherry pie, cookies, new wave, and Larry og. I'll do them all the same way. Hot water purge under a vacuum pump they will all be different colors and consistency.
My outdoor large cookie plants look like they will produce a fair amount.
Is that about as big as the buds get on this girl kb? She is a frosty lady.