I am very happy with this rug. It photographs more black than it actually is. It has some bluish coloring speckled in the dark areas that I wasn’t expecting, but it looks good. It’s also a little more “worn” or “antique” looking than the photos reveal, but again it looks good. Over all the rug is way more plush and soft than I imagined, the quality seems excellent, and it lays flat and looks fantastic. Well worth the price!