Would give 5 stars if it was true to color/pattern.  The rug is actually very fuzzy so it makes the patterns...well...fuzzy.
Anyway, the background is very light beige - it's so far from white I can't even call it off-white - but it's got such a charming "casually sophisticated" look that fits anywhere that I love it anyway.  It's still a beautiful rug and I absolutely love the pattern - I was afraid it might be too much, but when I saw it in its natural habitat on my bedroom floor, I noticed it really contributes to the warmth of the room.  Great quality, slides around a lot though.  Get a rug gripper mat.
Would recommend, would buy again, pass go, collect $200.