These look like cargo shorts but they are hard-wearing performance sailing shorts. The lightweight, fast dry stretch fabric gives full freedom of movement and comfort. reinforcement on the seat provides hard-wearing durability for sailing and hiking out on the rails. . Back and thigh pockets keep your possessions close and secure. They are nice. They have been worn a few times, size ended up not working out. If you zoom in on the photos there is a few pen marks on the pocket where a pen leaked. These would make great work shorts around the boat yard OR back yard. Musto lists them as Platinum, they are are grayish white color.