I purchased these curtains more for the print and color than their room darkening properties. They reduce morning light through my east-facing windows, but do not block it - however that doesn't bother me. They were packaged very well and went up without any wrinkles. I bought the blue and it looked slightly teal out of the package, but once I hung them up they look more like a Wedgewood blue or gray-blue. The only thing I wish is that they came in the 63" length,  mine are dragging on the floor and will need to be hemmed. They are great curtains though.