I purchased the darker color, and its a nice deep brown.  I wanted this as a vanity stool (the height is just a smidge high, but it works okay), however, the ottoman is extemely lightweight, and doesn't seem as sturdy as I would like.  It would probably have been better with 4 legs instead of 3 legs, also.  Some parts of the finish had been rubbed off as some of the other reviews stated.  I am still able to use it as a vanity stool, though, just not what I was thinking it would be.

Pros: Nice lined storage
Cons: Not all that sturdy as an stool.