The color is pretty spot-on. Overall Im very happy with this rug. I was a little disappointed in the packaging when it arrived. It took us several days to get the wrinkles out of it. This is partially due to the size I understand, but I felt there could have been a little more care in the packaging. Im happy with the quality and the length of the shag is perfect. I would definitely recommend a anti slip mat for underneath the rug as well. It does shift on our wood floors very easy without it. Our living room is the biggest room in our house oh, so the size fills that area up perfectly.