Might be a shade darker than picture but still light enough and neutral.  I wanted it for my bedroom that has ivory undertones and it works great.  Nice and long for end of bed but we put it under the window in our bedroom because it isn't too tall and doesn't block the view of the water.  Looks like very good quality and what a great price.  It is a natural matt finish yet it has an elegant hand to the finish.  Can you from rustic to refined as it is in our bedroom and it is a transitional style that will go from contemporary to traditional.