I had been struggling to find an outdoor rug I liked, and decided to go with a neutral design given colored patio cushions.  This rug has a nice variegated brown background which provides visual interest, should hide dirt, and also coordinates with many other colors.  It reminds me of a bamboo shade in terms of the brown textural and color aspects, and I find it to be a sophisticated look given the affordable price, particularly compared to other options I've seen.