I purchased the queen headboard in ivory. It is a true ivory color although in some photos due to lighting it may look more tan/linen-colored. The railheads are almost a pewter color and are rather large in size and closely-spaced but really lovely. The fabric appears to be a good quality as does the construction. It was easy to attach to an existing metal bed frame as I did it myself in about 15 minutes maximum. (I am a petite 59 year old woman.) The headboard, when attached, is not completely stable, although you can lean against it to sit up and read in bed.