These are high quality honeycomb shades. They say semi sheer but you  can barely see through them. They block the light nicely. Some light still come in but not so it makes you squint. Very pretty soft light brown. When ordering, don't make the mistake I did. Measure at the top, middle and bottom of the opening. Mine were a bit crooked. If I'd ordered it properly and picked the widest measurement they would fit a lot better. I'm going to order another for the bedroom!