I was looking for a rug that would complement the light grays and blues which could be seen from where I was planning to put this rug. I wanted something that was a little more... masculine... for this room though. This rug did the trick! The colors are great and mostly as expected. I knew there would be some pink, but I was most surprised by the brighter, almost teal blue, streaks. I’m okay with them, but didn’t expect them! It’s nothing plush, but it is very soft and my pup claimed a spot before I even finished laying it down.