We originally ordered the ice color, and as other customers said, it had a blue / silver undertone. We sent those back in favor of the off-white. And they look much much better. The blackout is just enough for us, I wouldn't go as far to say it will darken your room like a hotel room curtain would, but they're great for the price. In this photo, the front sides have been steamed, I haven't gotten to the back yet. I think they'll lay nicer after the backs have also been steamed. Just so you're aware, if you're in between colors, sending back to panels took $25 off of my refund, for shipping