The blue color is perfect, not too bright but not too dark. I would call it a true navy. The leather seems to be high quality. Four stars because these seat backs are not high. I am 5’8” and my head will not rest on seat back unless in a reclined position. I recall searching for recliners that are for taller people. I measured and thought it would work for us but wish they were taller backs. Does seem that it will hold the reclined position which is an issue in our current recliner.