No as bright as in picture, but I love it. I was actually afraid it would be too bright. Nice quality.  This long, wide runner was just the size I was looking for for our foyer. We've had it for months now and it looks great. No fuzz, vacums clean. It's fairly heavy but I added a non-slip under it since so many people would enter the house on it.  Very happy with purchase, and can't beat the price.  Found a pic with the rug in the background.