just do it. its a natural look. I have white pool filter sand, with black polished mexican beach stones. sometimes the stones end up burried, other times the end up on top. I think the fish like the variety as much as me.
the fish do most of the decorating, though.
Edit: nevermind, I now know you were trying to go for a "this area is gravel, this area is sand" look. that won't last long. but I still like the idea of mixing gravel. set it up how you're thinking and see how it turns out.