Debated for days on getting this rug, and I am so pleased I did. It was pricier than I was looking to spend but it really looks like a quality piece so I didn't mind once I got it. The colors are navy blue and warm cream, not white. It has a hooked rug like texture that I love, but with the toughness of an outdoor rug. There is a bit of a sheen do to the materials, but that does not bother me. Easy to vacuum, it has a nice weight to it. Did not use a rug pad underneath as it was for under our dining room table. We have a coastal home but as a previous reviewer noted, it is coastal/water themed without being trite or expected. We have an open space concept and it blends well with a nautical/rugby striped rug that we got form Great Offer Stock as well. Did notice a slight fish like smell when it first arrived, but this was gone within days. This was the favorite rug out of 4 that we purchased. Go for it if you are on the fence! Hopefully the pictures will help. Happy Hunting!