The title Dark Blue Distressed Rug is misleading. The color in reality is is a bright blue, almost with a touch of turquoise . It isn't particularly distressed either. It is important to use a good rug pad because this rug is very thin and scratchy on the back. The pad helps with all that and also makes the rug look a lot better. I am disappointed in the color and quality but I got what I paid for at the Way Day sale price.