Wasn't exactly sure on color.  Has a hint or purple in the "taupe" version.  It did not come with assembly instructions and I could not find online.  I figured it out though.  The metal leg in the middle will tend to catch your toe when making the bed.  I am inclined to wrap that piece in some padding of some sort as I keep stubbing my toe.  Has a nice warm look to it and reasonably low profile.