I wanted something a little bit more elegant in my decor. These curtains definitely did that. The color is a nice rich gray, but not too dark in color and the velvet material is super soft. I just wish I got the longer ones so that they could’ve draped on the floor and give a more traumatic look. They are beautiful. The packaging was better than most as it was larger to accommodate the panels without excessive folding and wrinkling. Blocks out the light. I would recommend getting them.