Pretty red color, instant cheer up for my west facing patio. This is my first umbrella; I cannot compare with anther, but the quality seems decent to my novice eyes. I do not intend to leave it outside during rains or heavy wind. My only complaint is that the pole which I expected to be of standard size and to fit in the umbrella hole of my 32x32 patio table, does not fit in. It's too small for the hole and cannot stand erect. I'll have to buy the stand, an additional expense that I was not expecting to incur.