I ordered one of these rugs
 and the lighter tan areas were
 actually golden yellow. I
 ordered a second rug and it
 appeared as pictured. As the
 rugs were going in the same
 room that was not ideal. In
 the end, the difference is
 pretty subtle and something I
 can live with. I really do
 like the rugs, They did not
 shed too terribly for me, just
 when I vacuum. Plus they were
 a great deal and free shipping!