OMgosh !!!  i was nervous  I didn't want my bedroom to be too velvety- but rolled the dice and ordered this over black friday.sales...i knew i wanted something luxurious.. This bed is to Die for.. The velvet is amazingly soft and not too dark- it came in perfect condition., it took a while to schedule delivery  ...but well worth the wait !!! ( I ordered the gray but honestly i bet the Blue is amazeballs too) Gorgeous  thx Joss & Main