There are 3 colors of green woven into this rug.  These 3 colors range in color from very dark "pine" green, to medium dark "pine" green and a medium light soft green.  These colors are not light like the photo.  I would not recommend buying this rug as the photo is not accurate.  And I read the Q&A before buying this rug, which was about the color, and the answer was "this is a true green".  I think most of us think of true green as kelly to grass green.  Not an accurate description.