ordered grey and they were more subtle contrast than in photos, assuming colors in photo are photoshopped. Steaming them was really difficult, realized the reason why is the backing is laminated or fused to the front material (satin lining, more of a twill/tweed textured outer). I believe the glue used in the fusing gave me a migraine after steaming so if you are sensitive to smells I would go with a different curtain. We ordered for several windows and I steamed for hours and still some of the deeper wrinkles are set in, so if you want a perfectly crisp linen look I don't think these are for you.