The duvet cover and pillow shams are an attractive shade of pale grey.  There is a chenille eyelash trim that adds some dimension to sham.  The fabric feels like it is a natural fiber.  I do think it might need to be ironed when you launder it.  The pin dot designed is painted on, not embroidered like a dotted swiss.  I haven't washed it so I don't know if the dots will fade.  The set is very attractive and I will enjoy for quite a while.