The colors are exactly like the picture.  I bought 3 sets for the beds on my RV.  I don't mind having a super thin quilt on my RV but I would be disappointed if I was buying this quilt set for my home.  The colors were perfect so I kept them.  I washed them first trying to get them to soften up and be more cozy.  I have purchased a lot of quilts and this is by far the thinest.