Other reviewers are correct about it not being "blue" or mostly not - the main color is much more aqua and white, but there is a toile type part that is definitely a medium blue and very different than the rest of the fabrics. Pillows are nice - throw pillows are included but Shams (regular and Euro) still need pillows separately. Not confident how well it will wash but I won't be sleeping under it anyway - just a "formal" bedding set.