Between oatmeal and ivory on color. Fabric is like a linen. I'm going to scotch guard it soon...we're using it as a toy box in our living room. I like that it will stay open and not close on the little one. Not super pillowy if you plan to sit on it much. Someone commented that it's not super deep. It works fine for our purposes. Really looks nice in living room and didn't smell like some of the products I could have bought at local big box stores.  I'm pleased with our purchase.