I purchased these curtains in vapor and love them! The blackout panel has almost a blue tint to it, but the sheer overlay is a creamier color ... so together they create a beautiful, balanced white. And, yes, the blackout curtains and sheet curtains are separate pieces, but you actually cannot tell once they are hung up! Some people have complained in reviews that the photos make the curtains appear to be one piece, BUT, they do look that way in person once hung up! We bought these in white for our nursery, and they couldn't be anymore perfect. While they are a bit wrinkled upon delivery, who wouldn't expect them to be?! I plan on using a steamer to smooth them out, so I'm not concerned about the wrinkles. Another note, you do not need a special curtain rod. I would highly recommend these curtains!