The figure you have provided is very unique - I like it. I like the color gradations within it as well - gives it more depth. Of these I like #34 better. Could I see it with the font of #33, please?
vdeny, can you show us some alterations of the text in #40. specifically, some color gradation (top to bottom or left to right, whichever you think looks better) and perhaps a different font that's a little thinner and nuanced - cleaner, perhaps? Closer to #34 actually.