I ordered the navy blue. I really wanted a swatch first, but they were not an option ;( The pictures looked much lighter than the chair actually is - they looked to me to be a denim blue color, which would go perfectly with an antique chair I have in the room.  It is not worth the hassle to return them, easier to find throw pillows to tie it all together. The chair itself is extremely 'firm', almost like sitting on a dining room chair.  There are no springs under the seat cushion and the cushion itself is the hardest I have ever sat on.  The back is also very firm (feels like wood).  I doubt I will ever choose it as a place to sit and read, but it serves the purpose as a seldom used chair and it does look quite nice.