Color: Blue-These are very heavy and block a good amount of light. I've included pictures of the color up against a teal table and a true white blanket for reference. In a third picture you can see my blinds are open, my old unlined linen like curtains and these curtains in contrast. When the light shines through it gives the curtains a blue tinge. The curtains are a little tight for easy opening and closing on a 1" curtain rod so I plan on using curtain rings. Normally I prefer a natural/linen look on curtains rather than a silk or shiny look.  The beige(ish)/grayish base color has a very, very slight sheen.  The stitching has more of a sheen/shine look but not cheap looking.  A good curtain at a good price in my opinion.