Using this rug inside since I have dogs. Repels dirt as well as being easily cleanable. Note, however, that in four weeks the ends of the rug still curl up off the floor dispite being weighted down with heavy books for three weeks, and I'm afraid somebody is going to fall over them eventually. Also, the ends of the rug are hemmed, so the ends are doubly thick--which tends to accentuate the curling-up off the floor. Colors: Whatever you see online, this is a yellowish darkish cream background with a medium clear blue (not lavenderish or greenish.