Awesome ottoman! I was searching for something to help make my tiny loveseat more comfortable, and this totally fit the bill! It's definitely a deep, cool brown -- my brown sofa has rich reddish undertones, so it doesn't quite match, but I'm comfortable and don't really care. The material used looks and feels just like leather, and the lid soft-closes so there's no noise or surprise slamming. The compartment is quite large; I'm 5'2" and can curl up inside. You won't be sorry if you purchase this ottoman! It's awesome!