The stool is really nice and the color is a light brown with a little distress . The stool is sturdy and heavy duty. I purchased 2 for my counter 
height island.  The seat is comfortable and so is the back .  The putting together  part was NOT GREAT ! My husband hated me for it ! He said they make it difficult to put the screws in certain areas . Truthfully I had read some reviews about it but ignored it because others complained but still put them together so he could do the same.  I’m glad I ordered them but he’s glad I only ordered 2.  Little does he know that I ordered 10 other backless stools for our new island