The size is exactly as I wanted, and of course the price was great.  The color of the one I bought says "purple".   While it is definitely purple, it is dark, almost burgundy wine color in lower light.  In bright light it is definitely purple, but a pleasant dark plum color....at night it looks darker with the living room lamp.  Overall I like the color as it actually matches an afghan that is over my sofa and some of the coloring of the sofa print.  I took a chance and lucked out!