For the price the desk is a good value.  As others have said, don't tighten all of the screws while attaching the legs.  Get all of the screws in and aligned and then tighten them.  It's a solid piece.  We had a minor dent in on of our legs but it was on the back side and so not noticeable from where we are putting the desk.  It's definitely a grey / taupe color but primarily grey.