The envelope was initially unfamiliar difficult to get to the iPad, because it really fits exactly when in addition to the iPad still has a hardcase. But if you hold the envelope at an edge when pulling out, it comes out easy. When pushing in you just have to give a little push and then it fits well at the end of the iPad from the top. Since I give no place in this envelope, it robs course hardly any space in your pocket and it has protected my iPad 2x during a fall! So a strong buy recommendation for anyone who does not mind when packing and unpacking with a hard case here and there a little nachzuhelfen. The color is exactly the same as in the picture, a royal blue.