These are decent curtains. Good blackout material which my son really likes (as if he needs ANY more sleep).  I kind of thought the black ones were black gray and white but they really are just black and shades of gray.  They are nice and wide / cover large window completely when closed.  Nothing wrong with these, I guess I just was expecting something a little more vibrant / graphic then they are.  Will keep for now because after all my 12 year old son doesn't care about curtains at all so doesn't want to discuss shopping for yet another pair :) works for me...