I love the modern look of this sofa. It was very easy to assemble and the frame is lightweight so I can move the sofa myself if need be. The cushions are thin and firm, but that goes with the modern look. The back cushions frequently blow down because they are so lightweight. Cushions are a true pale gray color, frame is matte steel gray. We currently have a wood patio sofa that does terrible with rain, etc so I envision that this frame will last a lot longer under the elements!