I was pleasantly surprised with this sofa after reading the reviews on color, etc. It is more of a true linen color, it's not beige, definitely not white but a true linen. I had considered an all white sofa but with 5 kiddos I had to be realistic! The pillows are not down but I had plenty of down throw pillows and I just swapped out the inserts. This is a super deep sofa, perfect for lounging in a family room or tv room but I think it would need more structure in the back for a conversational sofa. This is exactly what I wanted for my den (kid Friendly room) . I have included several photos so you can make your own decision on color + fabric. Hope this helps!!!