I love this rug. I got the 8 x 10 (approx size) for my living room. It is the perfect balance between traditional and contemporary. The blue is a nice medium dark blue but a softer shade rather than a brighter dark blue. Another review mentioned there was some teal in it. I don't see that..there are tones of grey and tan and cream. I have a rug padding under it that makes it very soft and rich feeling to walk on.