Beautiful tile that looks as good in person as it does in the picture. The photo accurately shows the color with the exception that the blue is maybe just a shade darker. We had planned to use this tile as an accent but when we laid them out it looked so stunning that we changed plans and are now using them as the main tile for a bathroom and laundry remodel. The surface does not have a gritty texture nor is it slick. It has a smooth feel to it which I would compare to suede.