The colors in real life are just as vibrant as the photos online. Ordered two for our balcony and we absolutely love these rugs. They've already been through two rainstorms and they dry quickly and still appear clean. One suggestion - don't rip the sticker/tag off of the back - it will pull some rug fibers out from the top. Luckily it's not that bad on one, but we left the tag on the other rug.