This rug is fantastic.  The colors are muted but deep enough that it doesn't look washed out or worn.  It is comfortable and nice to walk on.  (There was quite a bit of vacuuming needed when I first received it, but that is to be expected with a rug this thick.)  It spot cleans well.  (There was a glass of red wine spilled the first week I had it by a guest and it all came up.)  I have two pets though, and I would recommend and extra layer of protection for pet households.