I bought this for my office an it is exactly the same colors as shown in the photos, if not brighter. The pile is quite thin, but it is very soft, and the colors really pop. It's important to note that this rug is printed, meaning it is not woven with colored thread, but instead it's made with white threads and then the color is printed on later. That's reflected in the price. It's not super obvious and it's even got a couple of distress marks which gives it a more authentic look. Overall it's a very pretty and stylish rug.