Toasted pepper seeds?

I’m not sure but if I was gambling, I would bet on them germinating equally. Maybe seperate the brown and cream when you plant so that you will know for sure if the brown are viable.

I got these from a local gardener, they are supposed to be hatch/Anaheim pepper seeds. Why are these so brown? Will they germinate?

I don't think the brown ones will germinate but the lighter coloured seeds may germinate