I incorrectly expected this comforter to be more off white and the swirls to be more pure white. The background is very clearly gray, maybe it was just my hope to see what I wanted in the picture. Anyway, it is all cotton, so it arrives very wrinkled, and took a little bit to get them all pressed out. That being said, it looks nice on the bed with the pillows that go along with it. My bedroom set does not allow me to use to bed skirt, which I think would make it look even better. All in all, a nice comforter.