I love this comforter. It is definitely more of a VERY LIGHT taupe/greige color. Next to my gray sheets and headboard it looks tan. But it is light and neutral which is what I was looking for. It is very thick and warm and has a very expensive feel. Great for the price. We have an oversized washer and dryer (no agitator) and it barely fit in to wash. It says to dry on a lower setting but it was almost impossible for how large it is. I did it on medium heat but pulled it out every 30 mins or so to avoid any damage. Finally I was over it so I hung it over my bannister for 2 days to let the last few damp spots dry. This really helped with how wrinkled it was as well. The "fuzzy" stripes shed quite a bit during the wash as well. It definitely needs to go to a dry cleaner or laundromat to be washed. If you dont mind that it is 1000% worth the buy.