Like all the other reviews - SO SOFT!  Colors are soft...I did not want a bright white background as my headboard is "off-white with light gray threads" and I waiting to see how it washes up (and I HAVE to wash it as it comes all rolled up and is VERY wrinkled.  I would like to see it packaged differently, but I guess I will find something to do with the sweet fabric drawstring bag it come in :-)