I bought these in the dove gray. They are a very soothing color that works well with my coastal home. I washed these blankets right away on gentle and dried them on low. I experienced none of the problems that previous reviewers mentioned; They held up well to the initial wash. The blankets are thin, but that is what I was looking for. They are shorter than some of my other throws, but they look lovely on my couch, and are perfect for me to use in the evening when I while I watch TV. Great price for 2 throws!