I searched for a very long time for the right shade of blue. I ordered the round one and the suggested rug pad. The cream off-white stripe adds visual appeal and elegance. It matches the accent chair I placed on it and other decorative pieces around the area. The shade of blue is like the online pics and it is what I was hoping for. It's a beautiful, well-made, and elegant rug. I placed it on my landing. Very happy with this purchase!