I shopped around quite a bit for beds to match my new bedding.  This color was perfect.  It's in between gray and beige.  The bed looks exactly as it does online, and assembly was not difficult but you need two people.  It took about an hour.  The velvet is so soft and luxurious.  This bed makes my whole room look more upscale.  It was delivered via Fed Ex in 2 big boxes (you will need help with these as well as they are quite heavy).  If you are buying a new mattress as well, I recommend getting the low rise box spring so more of the bed is seen.  The frame is just a basic metal frame, and the headboard and sides attach to that.  I seriously feel like I'm sleeping in a hotel!