I purchased 2 of the throws in gray. The color is just as pictured.  I knew that for the price it would not be a lush throw but just very basic and light weight.  I tossed them over the back of the sofa and my cats were immediately drawn to them.  Both cats made a stinky face so I put them (the throws, not the cats) in the washer. I had not noticed an odor but there must have been something off. In any event, they washed well and the cats are happy.