Not too bright, not too dull, but just right. Fits in the transom above our sliding glass door where it catches the eastern light. (We removed the chain for the best fit in our spot.) It coordinates nicely with our decor and adds a nice pop of color and whimsy.Pros: Arrived as shown online.Cons: Not easy to find matching hooks to the chain, but I can understand one reason why hooks would not be included as each customer may want a different size hook...I wanted something smallish yet with an adequate load capacity- 2x 3/4" 10# load