This area rug was exactly what I was looking for.  The blue is a blue teal, almost like a very, very dark turquois, which was what I was looking for.  The background is a multi beige, brown with white shooting through it.  I have two dogs and the background color is perfect for unexpected paw prints.  I am going to have to get a rug mat for it as it does scoot across my wood floor.  Very attractive rug and I would recommend it.