Colors are true, as shown on website. I literally scrolled through 1,000 rugs looking for one with dark background yet pops of color. I like this one, but it doesn't spark joy. Orginally gave this a five star rating, but had to down-star due to the unbelievable amount of shedding. I could stuff a small stuffed animal with the fluff obtained from just one sweep/vacuum. Nice and thick now but I wonder if I will get bald spots if it continues to shed.