I would say to throw out distracting anomalies like that and make the shots fairly consistent. Doing so would not compromise the integrity of the original and would make for a better viewing experience as the viewer would not be taken out of the film. I think we all are going to be very aware of color issues, much more than viewers were in 1977, so my vote is for the top image.

Also, I believe this is the path you took in the Tantive IV scene when one of the shots was considerably greener than the other shots?