Color is very nice and looks pretty sturdy. I bought it (after looking at many suitcases) because I wanted a very light suitcase that would work for carry-on.  I received it a day before our travel. If I had more time, I might of returned it, since the handle is a bit awkward pushing down after it is up. Plus, we found out it doesn't stand up when fill. Yet, we used it on one trip to and from Mexico and so far it has held up okay for carry on. It was easy to fit in the overhead bin space.