It is super soft and warm. One side is dark gray and the sherpa side is white (not sure why it looks gray in my attached pic but it is white.) Dual controls are perfect so each side can set it to their preferred heat. It is a very nice blanket and I am very happy with it. The timer can be set for up to 12 hours. There are 10 settings. It works very well and provides warmth and helps my chronic pain too.