The photograph of the sofa was taupe. Taupe was a choice. The small picture of a  taupe "swatch" was bright gold. I didnt want gold at all.  I tried to get an online chat started about the color but there was no response, so I took a chance and ordered taupe. It came in neither taupe nor gold. It was not any of the colors listed online.  It was off white! It will work so I am keeping it. If color is important, call, email or get a swatch first.