The color gray is soft and light colored, not a medium gray. The weight is decidedly light, not medium.  A Spring and Summer weight.  The white cotton backing on the 'one sided' shams are a broadcloth.  Yet, well made, even so.  Soft and pliable, for easy use and drying.  Quilting is nice.  Smooth, no puckers.  Held up to a first washing with no signs of distress.  No loss of color.  BUT, if you hope for a medium weight coverlet, this is probably not the one for you.