This rug is pretty much just as shown in the pictures.  It's a low pile (only about 1/4" sticks up above the edging) and quite dense, so it seems durable. The blue colors lean towards turquoise, not aqua (which is more green).  Overall there are darker speckles of color throughout the rug, so it should hide light dirt well.  The brownish gray leaves show up nice on a dark floor.  I got the 4x6' size and it's slightly smaller than that.  This rug gives a nice calm appearance, with a little pop of color.  I like it a lot, and it fits my décor well.