The rug is beautiful! Even though it’s lighter I think the distressness will better hide any possible stains (at least this boy mom is hopeful of that! Ha!) The colors are muted and slightly pastel. The colors present are dusty pink (The pink strikes me as a more corral color), light bluegreen, charcoal, tan, ivory. I love the rug, but I will say my husband said he thinks it looks a little feminine for his taste. ￼