We love our rug! We wanted a subtle overall look, with a touch of color. This fills the bill! The photos are two-toned, only because of a midday shadow. I will say, it appears more brown and terra-cotta than sage. But as someone else mentioned, it would go with many decors. The tones are warm, not cool. I also purchased the recommended rug pad, and still feel like the two together are reasonably priced.