Dress it up or down! These shoes are so comfy and look amazing. I was looking at the lighter color, but got the blue since they were cheaper. Wow! Very well made. It's my first pair of Loeffler Randal, but certainly will not be my last! The color is a deep rich blue. The picture looks a bit purplely, but the color in real life is definitely dark blue. The rhinestones are firmly placed and I can't imagine they'd ever come loose. They don't feel as high as they are and very comfy. I walked around all day at an event, and my feet were not sore at all. Big thumbs up!