This pillow cover is very nice, well constructed, great color and is exactly as pictured. I am very pleased with my purchase! The back is solid dark blue cotton, there is a bit of roughness to the texture witch I was expecting although not denim it very much has the look of denim. The white on this pillow cover is true white and the blue has a slight faded look. I also purchased the Calliope pillow cover, very nice also blue is darker and the white is creamier on that pillow cover.