I thought this would be a double sided blanket. As in I could turn it the "incorrect" way and it would still look proper, but it isn't. With that being said, it is a very large throw. The color is exactly as shown in the picture, no off-blacks or anything. It's really really soft too. Although it's not as thick as i thought it would be, it is by far the best blanket for it's price. You definitely wont be disappointed with this purchase!