Its a really beautiful Asian-inspired design. I bought it for my yellow room, but my walls are too pale. The design would really pop with ocher or charcoal walls! The room will be re-painted thats how much I love this duvet set! The design looks light and almost delicate, but has a lot of charcter. The colors of the line-drawn chrysanthemums are rich yolk-yellow and lacquer red. The grey is on the blue side. Again, its beautiful, unusual, and just what Id been searching for. The fabric is smooth and soft, quite elegant without a heavy hand. Its a clean, cool, tranquil look. NOT your usual yellow and gray bedding! Washes well, but dont leave it in the dryer or it will wrinkle. Feels wonderful to the touch, like sateen.