Finally, I have found a blanket that is generously sized enough to fit my king-sized mattress, and this is after I washed it! I have bought many blankets that shrunk so badly they only covered three fourths of the bed, if that. This one is perfect! I purchased the taupe, and it a true taupe, a brownish gray, varying slightly from the warm color pictured on my computer. A great purchase! I will probably buy more!