We are very happy with the rug. It is exactly as pictured - the ivory portion in the design is a very light ivory, almost a white. We had the incorrect rug sent in the first shipment, but ALLModern reacted very quickly to have that one returned and we received the correct one in just a few additional days. I was very pleased with the customer service. The reason for 4 stars is that the rug does have an odor - maybe a bit musty. We are airing it out and will vacuum frequently.