I like the white color of this set. It is more of a creamy white. The bowls are perfect size for cereal or even a bowl of ice cream. The texture on them is nice it has small ridges. I have used them a few times in the microwave and they haven't gotten too hot even though they do have a warning. The plates are nice they are not too heavy or too late I feel that these are a quality set that will probably last a few years.