The color in person is definitely a bit darker than on my screen, and looks like it has navy undertones in certain lights. That being said, it's pretty sturdy and still a beautiful piece. Note that it has caster wheels underneath. It's fine if you're planning on keeping it on a carpet or area rug - but slides all over on hard woods or tile. Our cat likes to sleep on it and when he jumps off it sends the ottoman sliding across the room - but that we'll be remedied by the area rug we're waiting on.