In bright light this is the color of a brand new penny! lightest of sparkle, a bright copper. 2 coats of polish with 1 coat top coat on the hand photo, 1 coat on the bottle photo. Without a high gloss top coat this dries to a satin-like finish. Colorants do settle upon standing. Simply place the bottle upside down, wait for the colorants to settle-about 5 minutes-then shake. It'll be easier to shake this way:)