The background is lighter than what it looked like on line.  I was hoping for more of a cream color than a white color. The blue is also lighter than I expected.  In fact the color is so off - I am not sure I will keep it.  The pattern seems smaller than what I expected as well.  I wanted a more bold big pattern that would pop on the wall.  If a person is looking for more of a dated look rather than a modern look this would be a good wallpaper.  If you want a bolder, more modern Scandinavian pattern I think there are others that would be better.