The color is a muted green which I found to be really pretty. The waffle material is not scratchy but not soft either. It is lightweight & would be an excellent addition as a decorative bed throw, a light layer during the hotter months or an extra layer during the winter months. It washed well & didn’t fade or wrinkle but I would have liked for it to be a little softer. Not the blanket I would necessarily choose 1st to curl up with on the couch but definitely a solid bedroom option.