The color of the carpet is great.  While it is low pile, it is also quite soft.  This area rug does need a carpet pad to get the best feel and wear.  Something no one else has mentions is the fiber density, it is a low pile carpet and is not a dense pile, so it does feel sparse.  This is why the carpet pad is so important for the best feel.  This area rug is not worth the full price, but on sale it is a great buy for look and quality.