I love this set of dinnerware. The color is a robins-egg blue and there is speckling in the paint. Absolutely gorgeous color! The bowls have great detaining around them that matches the rings on the salad and dinner plates. I was considering buying a similar set at that expensive kitchen store and it would have cost more than twice the price of this set. In addition to the beautiful look and great value of the set is the perfect weight. I tossed my stoneware years ago because the heavy plates were a pain to fit in the dishwasher and heavy to lift in and out of the cabinet. This set is made of a lighter weight version, the plates are not much thicker than my current set of porcelain plates. I have nothing but praise for everything about this set. Highly recommend!