It is exactly like the picture and exactly what I wanted.  The colors are complimentary to the room we put it in and it's not too dark.  I wanted a lighter colored rug because the room faces north and there's a large tree in front of the windows, so the room tends to be dark and shadowy.  The rug is comfortable to walk on and pet hair doesn't seem to cling to it.  Also, it seems durable and it's a little bit rustic and informal which is what I wanted.