The background is more grey / taupe than I was hoping,  I thought it would be more white.. This aside, they are very nice, heavy weight, hidden tabs in the back. Length is just right. They work well with my traditional coastal decor. They are quite dark - not at all sheer. I'd prefer they were a little lighter, but the quality is there. They arrived quickly, well packaged and on nice hangers. They were a splurge, but look very posh.