Continental GP5000 S TR is a good place to start. Probably the most popular performance-oriented road tire at the moment. They're available with brown sidewalls. I've used both 30 mm and 28 mm, both are fast and have been trouble-free.
Michelin Power Cup TLR are also great. I've used them in 28 mm and think they feel slightly better. They have a version with a lighter brown than Continental's.
Vittoria Corsa Pro G2.0 are on the to-do list. Sounds like they might be the best-riding tires currently.
All these are around $100 MSRP but can often be had for $80. Biketiresdirect has the Michelins for $75 now.
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