Purchased the "grayish-beige" lighter option in King size for an extra tall bed frame. I mounted the headboard on the wall (using a leveling frame hanger and screws through studs) to fit the exact height of the mattress. The material is sort of a heathered gray in a way, but I really love it! There was a small mark/stain on the corner of the headboard but I haven't tried removing it yet, so I'm not sure if I will have to contact Customer Service about this or not. The nail heads are spaced evenly and the headboard looks amazing in the guest room. It's exactly what I wanted! I waited for this item to go on sale and to be re-stocked online. It was by far the best price for this exact product anywhere on the internet!