The rug is a perfect color for my needs! I got very lucky as it's hard to tell online. I was looking for an aqua rug that wasn't too dark but not too light. The subtle white/gray pattern give this aqua color a soft tone. It's a bit shiny but for my bathroom that's fine since it looks good with the white and chrome. Maybe a bit fancy for a bathroom but it's not any pricier than a large bath-rug. My only concern is that the rug came with creases in it, just like in the picture here actually. Not just ends curled but 5 or 6 ripples that will have to be flattened somehow. Or hopefully they will flatten on their own over time. Nice quality, seems durable.