The pouf color is exactly as pictured--a rich, creamy eggnog. Per the reviews it is smaller (lower) than it appears, but fits perfectly in my living area as a foot rest, which was what I intended. When not in use it's stowed under a open-sided cube table. The reviews also mentioned a bad smell. I do notice a very, very faint musty odor, but mixed with a more dominate, new leather-jacket-like smell. All in all, I'm very pleased with my Moroccan Leather Pouf.