First, this black is much more like an off black as you can see in my photo.  That said I resisted the urge to send it back until I made the bed.  So glad I was patient.  The off black gives the very black headboard and bench a nice contrast.  The diamond design came with lint in the stitching but for what I paid, in such a dark material, I did not expect perfection.  I am happy with this purchase and very happy with Wayfair as my in home supplier.