I couldn't do the colors justice with my phone camera. Depending on lighting, the rug shifts colors from being vibrant oranges and blues and muted/faded oranges and blues. It's very pretty and extremely soft. After being laid out for about 2-3 hours it had flattened all the way on the edges and had lost the ripples in it. The fringe on either end take it from a regular/basic rug to one with more character and beauty. I purchased the  2'6x6 runner and it fits great in my small apartment kitchen. It didn't have a strange smell like most rugs do and it arrived quickly despite the COVID-19 situation. If you're looking for an oriental rug that isn't so "in your face", this one is perfect.