I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my bed. The gray color is as pictured. The upholstery is firm and well made. Assembly was pretty straightforward and requires 2 people. All pieces came double boxed with all pieces and tools required. Delivery took longer than expected but WELL worth the wait. Once delivery was scheduled the delivery team was professional, courteous and on-time. Be aware that while the headboard stands 72" the slats sit very low in the frame. Expect your bed to be low. Also don't fret if you don't see the sides to the headboard, there's a zipper on the back of the headboard and they are inside the zipper, lol. A great purchase and I LOVE my bed. Thanks Wayfair for another great purchasing experience.