I got this in ivory and compared it to 2 other brands in similar colors. This was in the middle of 'sheerness' - it allowed the amount of light through but not transparent for privacy. I also liked the 'pattern' on this fabric compared to the other 2 I ordered (and returned) because the other one had too many hashtag lines and the other had lines that made it look 'shabby'. I wanted a CLEAN warm sunny look in my family room and this curtain did the job. I got enough panels so that it's not stretched all the way out, and I have another panel shade behind the curtains to 'close' and have privacy in the evening when the light is on inside and dark outside so people can't see right in.