This rug is just as described and pictured. Very pretty and comfy. I love it!  Dark blues that fade into slightly lighter blues. Exactly what I wanted for my high traffic family room to avoid easy stains. Also, it’s got a nice thickness to it. Not overly thin just right. I don’t think it needs a rug pad but did use a anti-skid so it didn’t move around on my tile floors.  I would recommend it!