The runner will be used in a hallway adjacent to the dining area (the 8" round rug will be placed in our dining area). The yellow/gold color is much darker in person, thus making the green even darker. Please refer to attached pictures. I was actually able to recreate the pic's that are shown on line (Refer to the second photo), so I'm not sure if I can fault Great Offer Stock in misrepresenting the product color. Overall, would I purchase this rug again? Most likely, because I'm pleased with the pattern and price. The only way to truly avoid this situation is to purchase a rug in person, but I found that I was not able to find a selection at this price point locally.