I bought this rug because it was the only attractive blue rug of this size I found on Overstock.com. I was torn between purchasing something on overstock versus buying something at a store, since it's difficult to tell what the colors will look like without seeing it first. From the reviews of other rugs I saw on Overstock, I knew the color could be lighter/darker/muted. Given the great price, I decided to take a gamble. The rug is a good quality rug - nice and thick. However, the description of the rug is misleading because the rug is not blue at all, it is actually gray (no matter which angle you look at it or how much light you shine on it). I knew from the picture on the screen that the blue in the middle would not be a dark blue, but I had no idea that the rug would be a completely different color! Anyway, I am keeping it because the rug weighs 105 lbs and it will be a pain to send it back. If you're looking for something gray though, then this rug may suit your needs.