I was worried that this might be on the blue side based on the photo, but it definitely is not. The material is so soft. The couch itself is a little stiff, but not hard. I can already tell it has started to break in more and will get more comfortable as time goes in. If you are young and looking for your first couch, this is a really great option. It's compact, still big enough for 3 people, and a great value!