I was afraid the blackout wasnt going to be enough "blackout" but it is perfect! Very minimal light comes thru and the color goes perfectly with my bedding.  If you are looking for a taupe color, this is it. I know it says mink but think of it as a brownish taupe. It's perfect for the guest bedroom.  Also, I have high ceilings so trying to find 120 length in a color I like was difficult till I came across these.