It is not like pictured.  There is light purple ( violet?) threads  throughout.  I did expect it to be different and I am not at all disappointed but it is not a solid colour !!!  I must add that I bought the 12 by 16 ft rug and had it cut and installed as a wall to wall carpet.  The ripples from the folding during transport were easy to flatten our by the installer.   I am happy  and only gave 4 stars because it was not as pictured ( solid in colour ).  I actually do like it better than what I thought I bought.