Exactly as pictured.....the colors were as shown....more robin's egg than baby blue. There is always a "dark" side and a "light" side....depending on which 
way you are looking at the carpet. The carpet brightens the room in which it was laid...in front of a desk. It will not be a high traffic area. The corners curled 
slightly, but I laid corner grips, but no rug pad. I am happy with the look. It arrived quickly and in very good condition.