The rug looks beautiful! It does show color depending on what angle you look at it. This rug has kind of that velvety texture which makes it give that almost beige look when looked at from one side and full display of design from another. I am glad the footprints don't show as it would on a darker rug. There was a loose thread on the rug. I didn't want to go through the hassle of returning so I kept it. I just cut the thread. I removed a star for this reason. Otherwise it is a beautiful rug!