The color is basically the same as the picture so I was happy with how it went with the rest of the living room. Corners of the rug especially on the side rolled tight for shipping have not relaxed after about a week and I find myself tripping over them. I have even rolled the corners under for several hours but it did not fully help the corners to lay flat. I may have to tuck them under a piece of furniture. The shag itself it not very soft. I dont mind sitting on it and it doesnt itch but you can tell its not the highest quality.  For the price and size, it is an average rug.  It will do for a few years.