We chose this rug because the colors seemed to stand out.  However, when we received the rug and unrolled it, the colors were way more muted than appeared in the add.  Not awful, but if you are expecting bright and popping color, you are not getting it with this rug.  It does offer a wide color range, but the colors are more for those who like a softer color backdrop.  Another downside is this rug needs to be vacuumed a lot, and I'm not kidding.  I've gotten at least 2 vacuum canisters full daily for the last 3 weeks. Not sure if this will stop or if I'm just sucking up my rug bit by bit and tossing it out.  On the upswing, this is one heavy rug.  No need for rug padding.  It is also very symmetrical in design.  Overall, I don't hate it, but I don't love it.  We're adjust to it as it was also too costly to send it back.   Please think hard before purchasing this rug.