I was torn between functional grey, and the lighter option - beige. Online the beige look very light, but when I got them, I would describe them as being a very light butterscotch (that dirtier beige colour). However, durability-wise, I appreciated that it was not the beige that shows online.  Between color transfer from pants over the years, and possible food/drink stains, I think these were the better "warm" choice vs. the colder grey color. Also, to comment on the quality, these are made in china-- but THE best made in china, set of four for under $200, chairs i've ever seen. I would definitely recommend, albeit I cannot comment on durability because I just got there. But I truthfully do not forsee any issues with them becoming wobbly over the years. They are very nice.