I received this item free in exchange for my honest opinion. The color is a true French gray, meaning it's a light gray and would be considered a natural. The fabric is ultra soft and does fit well on thicker mattresses. We have a split top adjustable bed, and since we don't raise the head or feet too much, the sheets do stay on. The detail work shown in my image is only on the pillow cases, which was a bummer. I would love to see it on the top sheet as well. The fabric is lightweight and would be perfect for summer or someone whose internal temp runs higher at night.