I LOVE these curtains! The yellow is more of a gold/mustard color, but that's what I was hoping for. The background is more cream than white as well. They are a very heavy, well made material. I also love that they are weighted to keep the curtains in place. Even my hubby loves how they made the rooms look...yes, I liked them so much, I put them in 3 different rooms that adjoin so that I felt cohesive with my look. They are NOT a black out curtain, but I didn't want that feature however, they block enough light due to the heavy nature of the material. I would definitely recommend these to someone searching for a classic timeless look!