I purchased this chair after returning the Eckard chair because the gray fabric was too dark and brownish to go with my office decor. This gray chair is lighter and more of a true gray. Fabric is a bit darker than it seems online. More of a medium gray.  I also found this chair to be more comfortable than the Eckard because it is more 
upright. The seat is small compared to some chairs which is perfect for me but this would not be a good for a large man because it is a bit shallow.