Purchased in 2012, the seat is still there, the gradual closure works well, the spring is lower but that's good, it closes faster, because at new condition the flap is gently firm. .. Only flat, color should change photo and descriptive, it must keep in mind that this is more than a raw one beige. A color that suits perfectly the old toilet or France beige earth (the old). A darker tan, do not expect an off-white, we are far, lighting photo studio greatly thinned shade unless your toilet you have installed light boxes and umbrellas way studio. In this case I want to see it, because it is unusual!