They are Black but look lighter because the factory used Powder on them to keep them from sticking together.
TEN PIECES OF Vintage Rubber Skirts Made in Chicago Fits Arbogast Hula Popper & YOUR BUYING TEN 3" BLACK SKIRTS 
I have other listings with other colors.
I had 7500 of these and am down to less than 6 different colors. 
You can ask me for other colors and I will list them if I have them to sell.
The company that made these was in Chicago for 35 years.
They shut the plant down and I bought a lot of New Old stock Skirts.
These are as soft as they were the day they were made.
Not hard and stiff at all.
They may have powder on them to keep them from sticking.
IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO POWDER, DO NOT BUY THESE!
The powder comes off after they get wet, for the most part.
If you buy more than one auction of mine please pay the Invoice. I will combine wins and refund any excess shipping over $1.00
Otherwise pay the bill eBay sends you, there is no savings.
Just Pay the notice eBay sends you.

Do not pay for an item right away if you know you're going to buy more items.
I use a digital scale so the weights I use for shipping are accurate.