Excellent quality pillow - it looks very expensive and gives the room a soft look. The colour is true to the photo - a very French grey-blue, with more blue leaning than grey. I've attached a photo next to a grey and white buffalo checked pillow for reference of the colour. I am going to buy another one - it actually made the cheapy pillows look cheapy, because it looks so quality in comparison. The pillow insert is also substantial and comfortable, not too squishy and flat as they usually are. I typically replace all pillow inserts but this one doesn't need replaced. It's a softer linen texture, not too rough as linen can sometimes be. I have no complaints at all. I love this pillow!