I had shopped at all my local stores for the COLOR I NEEDED. I had just about given up. I bought 2 green rugs, but the green just wasn't quit it, I had a muted plum and green scheme, this order kind of scarred me that mauve may be off too. But because of the color in the photo, I took a chance. I was more than thrilled when it worked just great, the photo accurately showed the color that it actually was.