I use these as replacements for my back couch cushions on my sectional. They are true to color. The velvet is soft, the pillow is firm. The one thing I do not like is that the zipper is white as it cheapens an item that otherwise looks high end, but it is mostly hidden. My couch is well-live on with rambunctious dogs and children and I’ve only had one part of the trim come undone. This would not be ideal as a headboard pillow as it does not have the flat bottom like most headboard pillow to fill the gap, but like I said- I purchased these for my couch instead. They’re doing the job I purchased them for so far!