The color was a dark gray, as advertised. Excellent quality, especially for the price. Magnetic closure on the doors and they are very smooth to open and close. I assembled it in less than an hour. Good directions and I was able to assemble it by myself. Very pleased with this purchase!! Had been nervous to buy it with no reviews. The only "problem" I had was I couldn't find the last set of screws needed. As I was taking out all the packaging to the garbage I heard something hitting the side of the box and there were the screws--they were tied and then taped onto the package. Easy to miss for sure but glad I found them. Had no trouble fitting 16 pairs of shoes in.