I looked (for quite some time) for a runner that would work in my new home at the entrance. I needed some color to work with a lot of wood. I chose this color because 1) this color shows up in a rug in the "gathering room", 2) I also have this color in some throws, and 3) like a good designer said "know the color of dirt outside your home and buy an entrance rug that color."  I live in Georgia.   Also I received it actually sooner than promised and the quality is supreme.  If you are thinking about this rug, you won't be disappointed.