The curtains are great and I love the sheen on them—it makes them look very expensive. They are not as thick as thermal curtains I have bought in the past, which is why I didn't give them 5 stars, but as they are for our living room. I'm not too concerned. The color is definitely less purple than what you would expect from a "sangria" but it's a deep red with a hint of burnt orange. A very beautiful color.