Ordering on line felt risky because normally I'd prefer to see and touch before making a large purchase. We've had the rug for a couple months now and like the thick soft pile. It vacuums nicely without leaving vacuum marks. The color is mainly blue, especially when viewed at a distance, but the lighter half does have beige, yellow, orange and  teal flecks which works wonderfully to tie one or two other colors into the decor.