Purchased the Purple Velvet and it looks like it does in the picture! Color is rich and texture of the velvet is a medium pile so you can rub it with a soft cloth in one direction to make it appear darker or in another for a lighter matte look.  One extra bonus would to be suggest choices of bed frames that will fit it for those without a frame.  Wish it had a platform base to match the headboard because it is such a beautiful Purple!!