The picture makes the color of the mirror look like a silver metallic, but it's actually a pale gold metallic (though still a bit darker than the picture seems to indicate). I've usually had good luck with anticipating correctly what color an item will be. This time, the color was a bit of a surprise. Still, I love the style of the mirror. I purchased it for a first floor bathroom and think it will bring a nice bit of warmth and interest instead of a standard vanity mirror. It seems very solid and well built.