I absolutely love this rug.  I purchased for my living room and really like the look of the "washed out" rug patterns I have seen a lot of lately.  When the rug arrived I was thrilled at the thickness and texture.  Even though the rug has that "washed out" appearance, the colors that come through are beautiful.  If you are looking for a rug that is a true blue shade, just be aware that the blue tones in this rug range more toward the teal and/or aqua shades - at least that's how it appears to me.  It also has shades of beige throughout.  For the price of this rug, I am very, very happy with my purchase.