We got these chairs in gray. LOVE them. We are using them in each of our corporate offices, across from the desk. They seem firm for a second when you first sit down, but they are SUPER comfortable once you are in them for a second!  The swivel is nice for across from a desk as well...Great color. We have big black desks, so the velvet feel soothes the harshness of the desks. they look great in the room!