We are very happy with our purchase. Overall the carpet has a silvery tinge, which makes it look a lot  lighter than the picture. In one direction the carpet is darker and not shiny, than when it is swiped into the other direction it becomes shiny, giving it a overall light, shimmery look.  Because our wall color is quite dark in the den where the office is, it has turned out nicely to have the lighter look, with the beautiful colors shimmering up.