It should be solid black, but the photos appear lighter due to the lighting. This is a knit from Primera, a Niigata Mitsuke knit brand that Factelier carried, and I purchased it directly from Primera. I've confirmed that the product is the same as the one sold at Factelier. I wore it for one season, so there's some pilling, but it's not zero. However, it's still wearable and durable. I have too many items, so I'm selling this one. I've included a measurement diagram in the last photo.