Nylon is a pale gold with shimmer according to MAC. I would call it a whole lotta shimmer with some pale gold mixed in... My Lord, it's the frostiest eyeshadow I have EVER seen. I only use this on occasion when I want a very bright inner corner highlight. This is Dazzlelight's crazy aunt twice removed! - See more at: http://www.eyeshadowaddictsanonymous.com/2013/02/a-guide-to-mac-highlight-colors.html?m=1#sthash.MN3MvwGl.dpuf