Like the rug - blends with the rug  I have in dining room.  Dining room rug is just a solid color  that I ordered from Wayfair.  Wish I would have ordered 5 x 7 instead of the 4 x 6 I received.  Bigger size would have looked better I think.  Only had for a week so don't know how it will wear.  Gal told me I didn't need a pad, but think I do.