Colors are just as described. Background color is white, not cream nor ivory,  Rug is nice, but it is quite thin. Definitely need a rug pad as it feels flimsy & moves around without rug pad . Delivered a day early (nice surprise).  Overall nice rug, great price, etc. Adds tons of color to neutral walls & Dark wood floors.  Only complaint was that it's thin but for the price, it works!