The color is as is in the photos, the pile and feel are great. I was hoping it would feel a bit thicker when you step on it - it definitely doesn't have that "cloud" feel. But we purchased it for under a little girl's bed. Because only about 1.5 feet stick out around the edge of the bed it's not a big deal. The color and overall feel are great, but if you're looking for a softer, plusher rug I'd get a pad for underneath.