Figuring out what shade a color will be when buying online is a miserable process. I am really happy with this shade of red. It's not orange-red, and it doesn't have any purple or fuchsia in it. It really is the shade of red hot candy, or a red chili pepper. I really like it.
I'm using this chair to provide color and style to a corner of my bedroom, so it's comfort isn't a high priority to me. I will say, as other reviewers have noted, that it is a smaller seat. Not one you're going to be able to really sink into. Love the looks, though.
For those who say the legs aren't there: they are under the seat when it arrives. Pull down the piece of material at the base of the seat, and they fall out.