The red was true to the color as in the pictures. It's a very rich red color. It is hard to tell from the pictures but it is a rich velvety material. It looks stylish and it's the perfect size for us. Also great for storing our extra blankets. The legs are plastic, which I wasn't expecting, (I thought they were wood) not a big deal though. The plastic is a dark almost black brown and has a wood texture to it so they don't look plastic. Overall I love it so far and I'm very happy with the purchase.