1-year old Magsafe L-style adapter discoloration...concerned

I just noticed that near the adapter's connector the cable's casing is starting to turn a green color.  Is this something I should be concerned about? I really don't want to have to drive all the way out to the apple store if it is nothing. I just worry because I know that sometimes discoloration can be a sign that the cable's casing is no good and could be melting. I don't really want my thighs to catch on fire.....ya know?
I don't have any pets, haven't misused the adapter in any way....and I did pay extra for extended coverage under apple care.
Any thoughts?

At the very least, if you are still within your one-year warranty and did not purchase AppleCare, call the support number and get your concern on the record so you are covered by your warranty.  Then if they say send it in or visit an Apple store genius bar, you are covered.  Or if it starts acting up you have a history of this question with Apple to point back to for support.
All chargers and connectors get a little warm during the charging process since you are doing work on the battery.  They should not feel hot, however.  If it is just a little warm it is probably ok.  But I would call and get this on the record.

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