The color of the wood in the stock photos is pretty inaccurate. The wood is much lighter, more like a driftwood color, though the cushion is a cream/light beige. If you’re looking for a warm taupe versus a light grey cushion, this is a good color for you. I was worried about the upholstery being too cool, but it’s perfectly warm for my tan and white color scheme. I’m going to keep the bench because I actually like the style, and the lighter wood finish doesn’t bother me, but it wasn’t the color that I was expecting.