I knew it was black, because the description says it's black.  I knocked off a star because it was a little difficult to get the light and shade to hang straight down.  The switch is also difficult to access, but mine is plugged into an outlet with a switch, so it's fine.  It's a cool looking shade.  This fits in nicely with my mid-century decor. 

Pros: Easy to assemble.
Cons: Switch is poorly placed.