So happy with this rug! The color is exactly as pictured. It’s a hard rug, but easy on the feet. Any shipping wrinkles come out right after it’s laid down.  If this rug is laid on tiles or a surface that has markings or texture like grout, the markings will be visible on top of the rug in a matter of days. This is because the rug’s material is pliant. We like that we can see our 12”X12” tiles on the rug’s surface. But for those who don’t want that effect, a thin rug pad would do the trick, though a rug pad is not necessary as the rug grips firmly to any surface.