The color is true to picture. Only compliant is part of the rug is not sewn completely to the edge so you can tell some of the carpet is missing. It’s underneath my couch so you can’t see it but I can’t turn the rug around if I want to now. I should return it but too much trouble. So be sure you check and make sure the carpet meets right up to the edge of the seam. That’s why I didn’t give 5 stars.