Color as expected. It is a lighter blue gray. Fairly easy to put together. It is wider than average. Perfect for me a 5 ft 7 inch woman. My husband is a 6 foot man. It is a little short for him. I think the power is a perfect addition. The chair has an attractive contemporary style and sits very slightly hard. Still comfortable though. I know it will soften after some use. Time will tell how durable. Still too soon to know. The price was spot on for me.