Color (blue) is exactly what I expected. Instructions for assembly are fairly easy, but there is a locking pin and hole (to keep them from folding when you don't want them too) that is not explained in the instructions. I screwed up assembling the first one and had to reverse some things. Second one went together no problem. I put 2 chairs together in about 45 minutes by myself. Would definitley be easier with 2 people. All hardware was present, including tools needed (cheap tools, but functional). The chairs are heavy duty, I'm 5'9" and %23265. No give, very sturdy, easy to get out of. They are low to the ground (adirondaks after all) so keep that in mind if you have bad knees.Overall very pleased with the purchase and worth the price.