Very nice dark gray. Goes well with the Pottery Barn Flagstone Gray and gray honeycomb duvet spillows. We also purchased the dark gray 1 Drawer Nightstands. Was relatively easy to put together if you just look at it logically and slide the panels into the headboardbaseboard (instructions looked confusing). We did not use the slats because we put two Twin XL adjustable frames into the middle (on their own legs, using the 3 legs). Fit perfectly and you cannot tell they are there. We also have a very high pillowtop mattress. It is even with the footboard but the headboard is still substantial enough for us and looks good with the Euro pillows. We like that there is not a lot of space from the base to the floor, so no need for a bed skirt.