The actual color is actually a bit darker in person more of a grayish blue which i prefer first thing I tried making was eggs because mine always stick to the other so called no stick pans as well as cheese burgers this item is actually non stick and was easy to clean just took a damp cloth and wiped and everything came right off the bottom of the pans have not faded or changed in color and have been holding up well [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]