Love this headboard! Was torn between 2 and decided on the finish of this one. It is not really brown, but not really gray either - is really neutral to match any color.  Nice quality. VERY easy to assemble and great delivery time. On my king size bed, I have it on the highest setting (there were 2 with my bed frame) and my Euro square pillows hide most of it when they are standing up - but you can see the headboard on the edges. 
I made the right choice for what I needed!