This bed set looks like the picture. White background is more soft than crisp white (think 'winter white'). Gray is more silver and black is stark black. Bed skirt drop is 16" (I don't think the website states the drop length, but Customer Service was able to find out quickly). Material has some wrinkles that don't come out, even with a steam iron. Haven't put the sheets on the bed yet as I'm waiting for my king size mattress to arrive. Not sure if I'll like black sheets. I bought silver ones that I think I'll like better. I do wish I had been able to purchase the set without the sheets. Delivery was two days. Wow! So fast! I have a cat that isn't declawed. Once the mattress arrives and I make up the bed, I'll write and tell you how it holds up to her claws.