You are buying 5 (FIVE) NEW 1/2" DIAMETER by 12" LONG TUBES of CLEAR TRANSLUCENT PURPLE EXTRUDED ACRYLIC. (Half inch outside diameter by Twelve inch long) These tubes have a 1/8" thick wall which provides an outside dimension (OD) of 1/2" and an inside dimension (ID) of 1/4". As you can see from the picture of the tubes on the black grid, these tubes are translucent. The color of the tubes might vary depending on the back round color and light conditions due to being translucent. The picture shows 5 tubes for representation of our product and you are buying and will receive FIVE 1/2" OD x 12" translucent PURPLE tubes. To assure that you get the finest quality, the protective sleeve is kept in place on the rods while being cut to protect the acrylic. All tubes have saw cut edges on both ends. Please allow a tolerance of +/- 1/16" on all cuts.