Color is true to the photograph.  The crystals are nice but I do not think they are very sparklely.  I purchased my chandelier for a 2 story 7 X 12 foyer and it looks great.  Did not want anything too over baring since I have a 4ft high x 32 in wide paladium window to showcase the chandelier.  I will be purchasing a second one to match for my 2 story staircase.  I would truly recommend this fixture.  Takes less than 10 minutes to put together.  This chandelier would go with pretty much anything.