I was skeptical about the color because pictures look one way and in person is different. Mind you this was the FIRST rug I purchased with instructions! I was like WTH! Because at this point I’m ready to lay it out in the Den. So I haven’t placed it yet because of the instructions of unfolding and rolling it up for 24-48 hours! BUT I love the feel and the color of the rug. I don’t like obvious patterns and this pattern is NOT obvious nor is it an eye sore! I would recommend this!