When I initially opened this sofa, I was not impressed. However, much to my surprise this sofa was packed tightly and needed approx. 48hrs to return to it's true form. In my professional opinion, this sofa is slightly lighter and softer looking in it's real-life appearance. The fabric has a "velvet-like" feel and works great with other cool tones (such as greys, blues, purples, etc). Although I wish the seating space was deeper, this sofa has a low profile look, great price, and I would recommend this sofa for an apartment or other small spaces!!