I bought this rug with some hesitation. I have pops of teal throughout my kitchen/ great room area that are very bright and bold. I had an ivory rug that centered the room but but with 3 dogs I needed something a little darker and with a lower pile. This rug has hints of the darker teal color but is really more of a lighter aqua or ice blue then a teal. The color looks different based on which way the fiber are laying, but for me it works well and I love it. Be aware that while this rug is soft, it isn't thick.