Love the muted colors of cream, blue, taupe...putting it with furniture called "driftwood" - they look GREAT! Duvet cover meant I could select how "heavy" the comforter that goes inside actually is. My husband and I battle over his want for no blanket to my need for some blanket. Duvet is the perfect thing to address the battle, and the colors and QUALITY of this set is absolutely 5 stars. I'm considering a second set so I have one back up to wash the duvet cover. LOVE THIS!