I had been looking for a long time, for a large rug with muted colors that wasn't too pricey. This rug is it. When we first got it, we saw a purplish hue in parts of it, which we did not care for. We do not notice it now, however with our Pottery Barn couches on top of it. I love the specks of red in the rug. I would buy this rug again. I am very pleased.