This rug is so soft! I was really nervous about how soft it would be from some of the reviews, but we love it! Th white background has a little bit of a blue hue to it, it is definitely not cream like it looks in the photo. It is like the blue from the pattern runs under the white giving a bluish tint. It cleans really well. Chocolate has gotten on it and it wipes up really well. I'd definitely buy again.