The color is exactly as it appears on the website - very pretty!  I received it super fast from Wayfair and put it out on my back patio where it is exposed to the elements (Florida sun) and my cats.  All you have to do is hose it off to clean it and the color has not faded at all in the 8 months that I've had it.  I'm extremely happy with it - and so are my cats :)