Another reviewer had noted that the actual color of this wallpaper is much lighter than shown. Let me second that; I should have trusted that reviewer! I was really disappointed when I opened the box. I was hoping the color would be the rich brown conveyed by the online photos; it is much lighter and not the look I was going for, so I must return it. Just so you know, the paper looks like a close-up photograph of actual tweed fabric (which it likely is). The design is quite attractive. The background color is brick red (as indicated) and, along with prominent taupe or very light camel, there's a pretty turquoise "woven" in. The overall effect reads as light tan. It would make a pretty wall if you're looking for a tan, taupe-ish color with some interest that emerges as you get closer to it.