Very happy with this indoor/outdoor rug for our entryway. We were looking for something pretty that could also withstand the wear and tear that comes from shoes at the doorway. The colour is definitely darker than depicted in the photo, it's a true charcoal (almost black) but with that said, it wasn't a problem for us and we actually like it very much. You will need an anti-slip mat for underneath, otherwise it slides easily on hardwood floors.