The colour is almost the same as pictured. The rug itself is not the best quality. You can see the white backing through the purple rug part if it gets smooshed down. My biggest issues is the sides are not even. I ordered the 8by 10 one side in 10 the opposite is 9 3/4 a little over 8 on one end and a little under 8 on the other.  I learned this after trying for quite some time to get it even with my wood floor lines. Got out the measuring tape  :)