Have not used this quilt yet, as the room I bought it for (master bedroom) has not been transformed via paint (dark blue), and my vision is being collected (not implemented) for now. I find the colors in this quilt to be outstanding. They are deep and vibrant, which is what I was hoping for. As to other reviews/concerns (the dye runs), I will have to wait and see. My intentions is for this quilt to be a folded accent on the end of the bed, and it will not be used heavily, because of prior reviews (regarding runny dye when washed). Also, because it's hand-stitched, I doubt it would hold up to heavy usage (but I could be wrong -- just guessing). As a colorful and unusual accent this beautiful quilt hits the mark.