I was very impressed with these drapes and have, in fact, bought another set.  We have a neighbor who tends to leave their outdoor lights on at night, and they shine right into our bedroom.  Our shades were just not heavy enough to block that light so I bought these drapes.  The neighbors haven't left their lights on since I bought them, but I believe their light-blocking qualities will be effective when they invariably do.  The color was true to the website (classic taupe) and the fabric has a nice rich feel to it.