This is a really unique design and we love it. I disagree with other posters that it looks different - to me it is a grey blue, closer to blue. Like a stormy blue. It does not look much different from the picture IMO. The fabric is also nice enough to sleep with without a sheet. It washes very well and fits our comforter perfectly. I like the ties - makes fitting it very well, although king sized duvet covers are generally unwieldy. Very happy with this purchase.