The metal component is more black but the part that screws into the build is More brass. Looks nice. I was a little bummed that the lights that came with it were only 40 watt when throughout the entire description it mentions 100w. So the light is 100w but the bulb they give you is only 40w. Might not be enough for some applications. They should really mention this in the description of the bulb. For us I think it will work because we have two of them and it a small powder room. Will see!