I loved this rug when i saw it but was concerned with how the color would turn out as it looked in some pics mpre green and blue in others. I took a chance and it is perfect.  It is a blue carpet but can look more green in the "faded, distressed area". How much would individually depend on where your carpet is on the ream.  The fringe is light blue.  Carpet odor was none and i was expecting more.   Have gotten many complements on this rug. It really opens and brightens up my narrow room with no windows.