The colors are exactly like the ones listed. It does stretch a bit, but as soon as I put a cheap rug pad underneath it, it hasn't moved an inch! The natural jute color is not overpowering at all, the white/ ivory of the cotton definitely pulls the white out of my baseboards and looks so good. It also doesn't shed and has held up so well with my two little kids as we have it in our living/ play room so it truly has passed the test!! BUY THIS RUG, YOU WON'T REGRET IT!