I was looking for something to add a splash of color to my hallway  - this rug does the trick.  The colors were as pictured.  The background color is an ivory color that is on the darker side; it is not beige, but it is not a very light ivory, either.  The shapes/designs are a variety of bright and energetic colors.  It really brightens up my hall.  I put blue-ish/teal-ish picture frames on the wall and they complement the rug nicely.  The rug has a ton of colors in it (purple, blue, green, yellow, etc.), so I think you could successfully pull out any of them for coordinating, fun, bright accent pieces.   The quality seems to be pretty standard for this price point and is comparable to other runners that I have purchased for a similar price in the past.  I have not noticed any shedding so far and I have had the rug for a few months now.  It vacuums up nicely.  

Pros: Bright, colorful, fun
Cons: None