The colors are well represented in the picture.  We purchased this for indoor use in a sewing room.  Because a chair with casters is used in the room, we did not get padding with this rug.  I suspect if we were using it outside on a patio or in a screened porch, I likely would give it 5 stars as I think it is better suited for outdoor use than indoor use.  Nonetheless, it will serve the purpose we bought it for and was reasonably priced.