I purchased two of these runners in 2 different sizes. The longer runner is gorgeous muted blue and true to color. The shorter one however is a brighter blue And the pattern appears differently. Rug pad is a must.   I contacted customer service and they sent a replacement. The replacement was the same. So if you’re ordering more than one runner make sure they’re the same size and I’d recommend the longer runner. It’s to the right in my photo.