Reading the previous ratings certainly helped in making a decision to purchase this area rug..  It is indeed darker and more muted than it appears in the photo; however the pattern and colour tones were what we were looking for, took a chance and ordered an 8' round rug for our small condo, it is absolutely perfect!  It compliments our beige, brown and soft blue tones in the room beautifully, the green in the rug is a deeper olive green that pulls in green from plants and wraps the room all together!  Going the round version was different for us, it certainly opens up the room considerably over our hardwood floor, very warm & inviting!  We love it!