We love the pattern, but the gray color we ordered looks more like a dark brown pattern with an off-white linen background color.  These are not blackout... we can still see some light through the curtains, the lining on the back is white, maybe should be dark to really make these block light.  We will keep them because the color works in our bedroom and the amount of light coming through isn't too bothersome, but I'm debating removing the lining and sewing on a black or thicker liner instead.