When I first opened my box, I thought there was a mistake.  The bowl and large plate match and are an oatmeal color, but the smaller plate is much whiter.  After looking at photos online, I realized that this is intentional and not a mistake.  It took me a while to get used to the mix and match look of this set.  I really like how it feels hand glazed and the colors are neutral, but not boring.  So far, these are holding up very well to the dishwasher and my flatware.  After a few weeks of use, they still look brand new.  I like the size of the dishes and the simple shapes.  Overall, I am very happy with this set.