Oatmeal is more of a beige color, which is what I wanted. Lovely, modern, rectangular shape which compliments a modern/contemporary decor-great with modern leather furniture. Existing lamps had a center pipe/tube which was too high (20"H shades); I was able to swap out for a shorter pipe so the light bulbs aren't seen at the bottom due to the shorter height in these 16" tall shades. The shades have the "spider" supports/attachments fit perfectly with the now shorter tube/pipe stem. The rectangular shades are handsome, with a bit of texture and an "ecru" color.