I originally reviewed this rug and gave it a 2 star review because I was shocked at how different the colors where, but after opening it completely and fluffing it up (rubbing my hands and feet all over it) it was the exact colors as pictured! It's packaged very well, so very tightly, and it causes the rug to be flattened and look a different color when first opened. 
I'm absolutely obsessed with this rug!! It was exactly what I was looking for and is exactly as pictured!