I received this product as a trial, and when I picked it out, I didn't even think about the fact it was a light color.  Turns out it doesn't matter!  Looks great in my home and still blocks out a TON of light. The biggest problem I had is that I only received one panel to try. I have a rather large window so I need to find the matching panel.  Yes, I like the curtain enough to buy a matching one.  
One last detail, the Blakesly Printed Ikat pattern looks very similar to a giraffe print in person... It is also a little browner than the picture shows.