The colors of this rug appear just as pictured. It is a great neutral palette of cream/ivory with different shades of brown outlined in charcoal. The rug is soft and I added a pad for more support. After opening, there were a couple wrinkles which flattened within a few days. The pattern is a bit more formal so it looks great in my dining room. It does have some faded in spots to make it appear vintage like the current trends. It blends nicely with my hardware floors and wood cabinets.