colors are exactly as pictured!  the vacuum marks do show but once you walk on it they go away & you can't see footprints.  Have gotten so many compliments on this rug & can work with any décor.  I agree with other reviews that it is slightly shiny but nothing that would make me return it.  It looks great with my dark wood floors & ben moore revere pewter walls! LOVE!

Pros: everything!!
Cons: nothing!!