I was very nervous to get a 9x12 rug online (the return cost if I didn’t like it would be awful!)  but it turned out to be perfect. My family room is navy and warm white (not quite ivory). The background in this rug is ivory/cream; not beige, not white, not grey. It’s busy enough that it doesn’t show the dirt too easily. The design is stylish but not trendy so you won’t be seeing it everywhere.  I’m super happy with this purchase. It’s very pretty and such a great price!