Its a pretty light. Although compared to my other matte black fixtures, it almost appears to be a very dark charcoal grey. It is also frustrating that we have to use an incandescent bulb. I bought several different LED bulbs that didnt work (i.e. low-level light did not work motion sensor did work, but light would strobe incessently) prior to finally figuring out (with the help of an electrician) that an outdated incandescent bulb was required. Unfortunately, the instructions do not say anything more than the type of bulb base that would fit the socket. Thus, I spent a lot of money on bulbs that I now cannot use. Buyer beware!