The  background color is as someone has already said - light khaki.  Two of the throw pillows have embroidered designs and the comforter has stitching throughout to keep the filler from bunching and shifting. King size comforter is adequate size to cover my king tempurpedic mattress- not a deep pillow top mattress. The two king size pillow shams are well made.  Dust ruffle is pleated at corners and overlaps so does not gap and show foundation.  Appears well made and is pretty. Pattern is large but not overpowering.  I am pleased with my purchase.  Can not speak to durability as have only had the set two days