It is a bit darker than I wanted, but it still looks fine. It has a decent amount of weight to it, so it lies completely flat. No curling.  I am so happy about that! I did not buy the mat for underneath, and I'm glad because it does not shift on my entry floor at all. It's seems durable and although there was a slight odor initially, it dissipated within 24 hours. I am happy with the area rug.