i have three old cats who have tender stomachs and upchuck allot. i wanted a rug that would hide any accidents. i was thrilled to read the tag on the backside that said this was for indoor or outdoor use and could be hosed off! this rug looks just like the picture. quality is very good. feels soft and fuller than i thought it would. i bought it because of the smokey grey blue color, but it actually accents other colors in the room such as maroons and dark green because it contains small, but rich tones of these colors. very happy with this purchase!