Beautiful colors, match picture perfectly, red is a rich brick red.  Comforter is of medium weight but with it being polyester lined it will be very warm for our cold winters.  Bottom side is dark brown.  I did not use bedskirt as I had a one that matched the lighter color and liked that contrast better than the brown.  The comforter set makes my room look very rich!  Pillows shams and pillows really set the bedding off beautifully.  Would purchase from this company again.