The rug is silky soft, it's so lovely! The color looks turquoise from a distance, from on top it looks more blue. If you aren't a fan of seeing footsteps on your rug you might not be a fan. I like that and knew I'd see them prior to purchase. I did add the rug pad to add more "squish" under our feet. It's in our entryway where folks take off their shoes. I'd highly recommend this. 

1st photo I turned on the lights and opened the door. 2nd photo is without lighting.