This is great paper. I use it every week for our church bulletin. The color is nice because it's neutral and goes with all the other colors I use each week. I use it for our connection card so each week our people know to look for the gray paper to connect with us and let us know how they're doing. I have bought many reams in the 18 years I've been at my job and will continue to buy many more reams in the years to come. I highly recommend this paper in any color that you like. I only wish they made it in a tan color.
2 years ago I replaced someone who retired and I am just out of the pink paper that we use for our board meetings. I didn't have the wrapper to know what color I needed other than "pink" or where it actually came from but I ordered this paper online on a wing and a prayer. Turns out that it was exactly what I needed! The paper that has been sitting for 2 years is exactly the same color as the paper that arrived. No fading on the edges from the sun. It's not too dark a pink nor is it too light. Very happy with the purchase and will continue using Staples Pastel Paper.