After spending a fortune on the crummy "Discount Store" electric blankets and having every one of them bite the dust, I decided to give this one a shot. Well--let me tell you--this has been the BEST warming blanket that I've ever owned.
I got the twin size in Chili Pepper; it works for me on my double bed as I sleep with only a cat!
As far as the color, it is quite strikingly bright and attractive. The material is light, soft, flexible, and seems to be of high quality. The best feature by far is the "preheat" setting....about 10--15 minutes before getting into bed, I turn it on to "Preheat, High" and presto---it's toasty warm when I crawl in. Because it's quite warm, I turn it down lower before going to sleep. I also love the safety feature which shuts the blanket off after 10 hours in case I forget.
I definitely would purchase this blanket again, although I hope not to have to replace it anytime soon. Overall, this is a great blanket and I would recommend it to others!