The wash of Monsoon is dark blue, almost black. The denim is soft to the touch, and thick. Lucky brand jeans are generally expensive and I only purchased these because they were marked down to forty, but I think the quality is there! The denim has a slight stretch but I’m glad I sized up one size. They aren’t tight on the thighs like jeggings so the fit is almost more like a mom jean. I would say they are high waisted as advertised. The best part for me is the length; I’m 5’4 so the 27 inch inseam is perfect. I will probably buy these in additional washes if they go on sale.