The colors for this rug were really true to form. But, it was not as plush as I was hoping for. I don't think the pile size was necessarily misleading, I just would have preferred to have it thicker. The backing is also not particularly heavy duty either  so it just doesn't seem as solid as my previous rug in this space.  But, it was a good value. I could replace it every year for what the one before it cost.  So, overall, it was a good purchase.