It really is a lovely rug. The predominant colour is ivory (off- white). Next are baby blue and royal blue. There are small bits of soft gold that have a few yellow stitches. (goes fine with my pastel yellow walls). There is a subtle pale and darker grey throughout the pattern. The overall effect is a blue and white rug. If you are up close to it you can see the yellow and grey. My only complaint is that it does have a new rug smell, and has to be aired out.