I was nervous to order because the issues people had with it not being a true Navy but the low price for a 9x12 was too good to pass. So glad I purchased this! It is a navy (not the deepest) but coordinates well with my deeper navy throw pillows still. It has a rubber back so it does not slide around and there’s no need for a pad. It’s not the softest most plush rug but with my little kids and dogs I didn’t want that. Happy I bought this!