I had this rug in a small round size specifically for the shade of blue--it is the blue you find in mush Asian porcelain. I love that the pattern fades in and oit and the grey background makes this a workhorse. I ordered it also for my formal dining room which uses the Asian blue and White motif and it is actually richer looking than I thought. The dining table has an tall blue and white Asian vase with calla lilies as a permanent arrangement because it it is immediately off the foyer as you enter the house. Really finished the room nicely. But it is piled with plumbing fixtures at the moment. I'll attach a photo when it is less a store room.