I ordered these chairs during a flash sale and they seem to be fairly good quality for the price.  I had my eye on a similar chair from RH that was three times the price.  Since these are for my formal dining room that doesn't get used often, I am not as concerned with how well they hold up over time.  The gray is a little cooler gray with a linen look.  It almost looks brown in certain lights but I'm pleased with it.  I have only put together one chair so far and it was a pain because the holes didn't line up.  But for the price I am happy.