this is a really pretty shade of blue and it does look like the picture. It is extremely long and covers my 5'4" frame and then some :D I was hoping it would be a bit softer yarn but overal it is well made and looks like it will hold up well to the abuse that my house will put it through. The way it is knitted, the scales look really like scales from a distance. Overall, I am pleased with this and now have a way to keep my feet and legs warmer without roasting, which is exactly what I wanted this for. #RankBoosterReview