I'm glad I read others reviews before buying this carpet. The dark color looks black on my computer but it's really a deep navy/indigo blue with a bit lighter navy blue mixed in. I love the carpet. It's in my dining area and doesn't seem to shed like the tufted wool carpet I bought for the adjoining room. I took off one star because one side border/edging is a bit crooked and not straight like the 3 other sides. If this were a toaster oven or something I would call to exchange it, but I can't image wrapping it back up and carting it off to UPS. Its beautiful though and I am enjoying the pizzazz it adds to the room.

no shedding, vibrant colors
crooked edging on one side