The color looks more black online, but there is a lot of reddish brown to this light in person (see close-up photo). If you want a black finish I would not recommend this. The "candlestick" part of the lights also don't really stand up straight  - they are a bit wobbly and crooked. We wanted to try this as less expensive alternative to the Darlana Linear Pendant but sometimes you really get what you pay for.