I am absolutely in love with this couch. I went back and forth because of the comments reinforcing how firm it was but honestly it’s not THAT bad. It’s perfect for a studio (like mine) or a guest room but not for a household (in my 
opinion). 
I chose the grey color and it’s a light grey (exactly as in my picture). The material is like a felt  Definitely not velvet. 
Absolutely no problems with delivery, packaging, scratches, dents, missing pieces, etc

Would highly recommend if this is a style you are going for. 
Also EXTREMELY EASY to build. Took me 45 minutes as a single woman (not to insult feminism but no man needed here)