The mist color is very, very subtle but pretty. Washed well. Yes, lint in the dryer but nothing unusual. Not sure why some reviewers said it was scratchy as mine feels like a nice cotton sheet. It’s lightweight but well made. The lightness is great if you don’t want to add a lot of weight to your insert. Be sure to check measurements of the duvet cover and insert to get the right fit. Don’t forget to measure your mattress to see how far down you want it to cover the sides and order for that size, not necessarily queen, king, etc. I actually ordered a king for my queen bed and have the buttons on one side instead of the bottom as I wanted to completely cover the pillows with the duvet. The pale aqua color in the first photo is most accurate.