The color is dark - which worked well for us. The closest representation is the 3rd picture where the table is shown by itself. I had a glass-top cut for the table and used the measurements provided online - I should have waited on the table and measured it myself. In the Q&A section, "Roger" states that the table is 36"x36" when in fact it's closer to 35"x35" - but that's my fault for not waiting and measuring the table first. All-in-all it's a great table for the price.