Love these curtains! True white background but the texture and sheen of the fabric keep it a subtle white and not blinding.  Used in an attic room with white sloping ceiling and navy blue short walls and end walls. Curtain color is a perfect soft clean gray (not too blue based of a grey color) that can go well with cool grays or greiges.  Nice slub texture in the fabric makes the curtain look more expensive and custom.   Not as heavy looking as black outs but privacy when they are closed. Lets in just the right amount of light.