I ordered this dinnerware set in grey.  After receiving the wrong pattern the first time, the correct ones arrived in the mail shortly after sending an email explaining the problem.  When I opened them, everyone in the room commented on how nice the blue dishes were.  I explained I ordered grey dishes and they took a closer look.  My husband says they are grey, but he cant tell the difference between navy and black socks.  They are definitely not the grey pictured on the web-site, but since my kitchen is also blue, they will work just fine.  Other than the slight blueish grey color, they are exactly what I wanted and haven't found any defects.  They are sturdy and seem like they will be  durable enough for everyday use.  I will post again if this doesn't turn out to be the case.