I was so excited to unwrap this rug from its packaging! As previous reviewers have mentioned, it's quite vibrant (with magenta, turquoise, and dark mauve), but the cream coloured background balances it out quite well.The colours are just as pictured; and it's absolutely gorgeous. For reference, I bought the 5" x 7" for my small studio apartment to break up the living room/bedroom area. I can't recommend this rug enough, it's exactly what I wanted, and what I ordered. In regards to shipping and delivery, it arrived fast - within a week.