I've worn this a few times, but I haven't found any noticeable scratches or stains. However, it has been stored by a private individual, so I hope those who understand this will purchase it. The item will be folded small and slightly compressed for shipping. Please be aware of this. The color is difficult to tell from the images, but it leans towards yellow. It's a color somewhere between yamabuki (Japanese marigold) and off-white (see image 6). I think it can be used as an accent color.