my picture came out really dark but the color is just like in the photo.  i love the texture of the curtain.  since i have 2 young children, if they snag the curtain you won't even be able to tell because of the texture.  this is a real blackout curtain and makes the room really dark!  i just LOVE the color so much, and it matches my rug perfectly which was not deliberate!  i am so happy with these curtains since it took me days and days of searching online to find something i liked.  you won't be disappointed!!!