The close up pic is true to color “desert” and taken in natural lighting. Med greenishgrey brown with a grey waxy finish. I bought 2 benches, 2 Haleigh chairs in Otter and a table. yes it will splinter a bit at first so be careful when cleaning. Small imperfections can be fixed with a dark grey wax crayon. Rub over the spot and it blends in. The table arrived  10 days late and caused me to have to cancel Easter dinner. The top was damaged in shipping on one ledge. They are shipping a new top to be switched out with the damaged one.