The headline says it all...does this tranny fluid look dirty to you? This is part of the delema im in flushing vs draining?

 

I believe Honda never recommends flushing the transmission fluid, just like they don't recommend flushing the coolant. As odd as that sounds because domestics don't care...

I wouldn't flush it if I were you, just drain and fill. It probably loses 1/3 of the volume when you drain it, but just keep doing it if you don't like the results after the first one.

Have you been doing lots of heavy acceleration? I can't see the picture (government computer) but if it's turning dark, usually that means there has been alot of heat and pressure put on the torque convertor, because it's that AT fluid that is the only thing taking the beating between all the tranny internals.