This quilt is exactly as described. The colors are soft but just vibrant enough that it looks pretty and not faded. It is a good lightweight quilt for warmer weather, but will also work with another down quilt or comforter beneath it in winter. I already washed the quilt and it held up perfectly. I ordered the king sized quilt for my queen size bed because I wanted the quilt to hang nearly to the floor (it's a pretty high bed), and in this regard it fits perfectly. A reminder as far as the king set- it comes with king sized pillowcases, so you may need to order new pillows too like I did! Overall, this is a good quality set at a great price. Very pleased with this purchase.