MarlMarl Swaddle Blanket With hood The color is a dusty pink with a hint of purple, not only is it cute, but its soft texture gently wraps your baby. Not only as a swaddle, it can be used as a light blanket indoors or in a stroller during cold weather, as a temperature regulator indoors during hot weather, or as a lap blanket for adults, with many uses. It was used for outings for one season, but I believe it can still be used. It had a string, but I have forgotten where it is. It will be shipped compressed.