Ordered the runner for my entryway.  As the other reviews said, the color is a little lighter than navy (Not quite a royal blue and not quite a navy).  I have not vacuumed it, but I do see that it will need to be vacuumed often.  The white part is also raised - so if that's not what you are looking for I wouldn't recommend it.  I have already received many compliments in my hallway!