I was glad that I read the reviews so I was not surprised that the colors in reality did not match the picture.   The background is a honey color and the leaves are teal green.   This is not an issue for me as my furniture is dove grey and I am not trying to match anything!   The rug itself is perfectly made.  The price was great.   It is laying flat.  Because it is rubber backed I expect it will hold water when it rains.   Color issues aside,  I am very pleased with this rug...it looks great!