I got this thinking it might be more cream but its like a light tan/gray but it works great still with my color scheme I am going for. Its a little higher than my normal office chair which is also fine because I am taller but I feel like maybe my desk should be a little taller, or I might just be used to the old one being too low. Love the way it looks and I feel pretty regal sitting here in it. I like that it doesn't look like the bulky leather look ones that all the guys have around here. Its mine and I love it.