This rug works well in the spot I purchased it for.  The color is a bright red as pictured.  It is very soft but not a thick, plush rug so if you want to walk barefoot on it you may be disappointed.  For a splash of color or an accent color in your room, it’s perfect!  I want to add that the dimensions stated in the item description are not correct. The actual size of my rug is 35”  X  57” a few inches  shy of the 3’  X 5’ stated it would be.  In my case the actual length would have been better but the slightly smaller size is okay.  I am  happy with it.