I wanted a rug with red in it but would also complement other colors (blue, green, yellow). This rug really does that. It has enough red to make a statement without dominating too much. The color saturation is less in the middle than the edges which is too bad because the border is gorgeous. However, the toned down saturation in the middle makes this rug complement and participate in the room rather than act as a single focal point. I'm happy with how it's made especially for the price; it is NOT a synthetic outdoor rug. It's a good value for a large rug. I put it over the wayfair basics rug pad.