I think the rug was fine.  Oddly when placed in my house the orange/yellow tones disappeared.  I took several pictures of it and the pictures looked better than the real deal.  I don't think I can fault the rug. I think the lighting or lack of in my room made the colors muddy and dark.  I did notice turning the rug 180 degrees made a slight improvement.  I think the fibers of the rug were on an angle and picked up light a little better.  It was a very thin rug.  I returned it.