If you're trying to decide,  you should buy a darker colored umbrella or don't bother (red or darker).   The cream is too bright to actually shade anything.  I first ordered a cream one then sent it back for the black.  The black is nice.   I give it 3 stars because while the umbrella is only 80 pounds,  also having to purchase a cover and weights make it more like a 170 pound umbrella.   Still not bad,  but the cheapness of the umbrella fabric annoys me.  I won't be returning it, but i do think outdoor products should not have to be shielded from the outdoors with expensive covers.