The rug looks exactly like the picture. After a day of Humid air the rug laid down nicely. The rug is very well made and hides dirt. The rug has done very well with kids, family and friends over each weekend and three dogs. We live in Florida and have had this on the screened porch for a year. I have pressure washed and have spot cleaned still looks like the day I got it. I think there is a stain guard applied by manufacturer because I have not come across anything that stains.