This rug is very nice, and is very soft, especially for a rug that can be used outdoors. It's a little thicker than expected after reading reviews here and at different retailers, which was good for me. The colors are true to the picture, with the white actually being a cream color. It is not a yellowish cream color like anew ivory would be. The blue is aqua, and the orange is a true orange. I am very pleased, and have actually bought three of these in different sizes to use in the kitchen entry, in front of a long set of cabinets, and under our kitchen dining set. I would buy them again.