I bought this rug for the entry into my apartment and it's elegant , subtle and well made. The background (blue) is a greyish blue and there are variations rug to rug. I ordered two of them - one was was much more grey than blue so I returned it. The one I kept for the foyer looked more grey when I opened it up and put it on the floor - at night in artificial light. But in the morning light, the color shifts and the primary color is definitely blue. Now I can see the blue in any light. It blends with everything in a very subtle way. There are soft golds, greens, tans and red, intricately and delicately interwoven. Thankfully, there are no "stunning" touches of anything to dominate the room or clash with other carpets which can be seen from that area.. I am particularly impressed with the elegant placement of touches of red. I've had it for a month and there's no shedding. Also, the blend of colors are forgiving of foot traffic. I highly recommend this item.