Shade is darker than it appears in the photo. Sort of a Tan when lit. The shade also seems to be out of proportion  - maybe should be wider or taller. Kept it because the base and wood work with my mid-century modern home, but did not place it where I originally purchased it for.  Will look for a replacement shade and put in another part of my home - sorta Meh when I got it all put together, but I kept it.