I love these chairs! They are definitely a bright bright blue, but look great as accent pieces on my brown deck. They were very easy to put together and comfortable to sit in. Some other reviews mention a narrow seat, but I find that they are comparable to most adirondacks.  I have only had them for a month or so, so I cannot comment on their ability to stand up to the elements. We live a few blocks from the ocean and most wood items don't make it very long past 1 year.  I am confident these will do much better. And without fading!