I love these chairs!  Just moved from Boca Raton, FL to Cleveland, OH, wasn't ready to give up my love for the coastal life.  Wanted to decorate my 1920's house with a semi-beachy, plantation feel and when I found these Parsons Chairs.. I knew immediately that I found the deal of the century.  The price is amazing and the fact that they are sold as a pair sealed the deal.  Originally, I thought the fabric was light with a lighter blue stripe.  The blue is actually more of a dark blue and the fabric is a darker oatmeal color.  I love the actual color more than the picture..the picture does not do it justice. Originally, I bought two..turned around a week later and ordered two more!!!