Beautiful blanket! It works perfect as a light layer for a layered bedding look. I’m not sure why they call the color “brown” - I went by the photo hoping that was an accurate representation and it definitely was. It’s a nice shade of taupebeige - a perfect neutral. The blanket did have a smell to it when opened but one time through the wash took care of that (and also softened the blanket up more which is great). Washed up really well. Very pleased with this blanket and about to buy another.