We love our new rug. When we received it, we couldn't believe how much darker it was than the photo. We put it on our porch, it fits perfectly, the color and shades are just right. It is the perfect color and contrast to our furniture. A couple of days after we put the rug on our patio we experienced the heaviest rainfall ever. The rug dried beautifully and looks like it was never wet. We highly recommend this rug.