This quilt brightens up our bedroom without being overly “feminine” and sending my husband out to chop down trees or do other manly stuff. The base color is definitely a creamier color than I was anticipating. It’s a beige variation of sorts. Now that I’ve gotten used to it, it doesn’t scream “Grandma!” at me. The size is quite nice however if you have thick mattresses (like we do), be prepared to battle for quilt coverage while you sleep.