Colors are true to the photo. The pile is easy to vacuum and has stayed in great shape with a lot of use on this carpet since I ordered in 2020. We have a dog and an infant and we all spend a lot of time on this rug. Im glad its holding up well. Would definitely order again. I love the pops of color to add personality to the nursery. We put a carpet pad underneath to provide cushion otherwise it wouldnt be comfortable to lay or sit on.