This shade is SO MUCH prettier than the online photo depicts.  The color is a beautiful, rich chocolate brown.  I did not realize when I ordered (I just don't always read descriptions thoroughly!) that this blind has a liner.  It is not completely light blocking; but, it does give you privacy.  I live in a townhouse in the end unit at the parking area end.  People glance into my LR window when walking by, not to be nosy, it's just casual glancing.  In the evening especially, I can let the shade down and feel confident that I am not sharing my TV or anything else with the neighborhood!