I love this rug. I purchased the 9X12 when it was on sale and I'm very happy with it. I wanted something with several colors in it to brighten up the room that is mostly brown. This fits beautifully and gives the room character. I was looking for something cost effective and yet pretty. The colors are vivid and the design is gorgeous. Red is a favorite color of mine and this particular red is similar to a deep cranberry. The blue in this rug is sort of a sky blue. The photo is a very fair representation of the colors in this rug.