I read quite a few reviews before buying, the color is what I’d call a dove gray, it’s a nice heavy comforter and I’ve had to kick it off at night, but it is July, so it’ll be perfect for the majority of the year here.  The fabric isn’t super scratchy, but it’s definitely not soft soft, either.I usually use a quilt and I’d say after washing this would be equivalent to that.  Overall, I love it. I was looking for something neutral that would be easy to play up with different throws and sheets for the seasons, and this is perfect!