I bought the 5' square size a long time ago and this 8'' x 10' size more recently. I'm using the square one in my entryway, so it is abused. I'm happy to report it is holding up well. The larger rug is much newer, but I expect it will hold up just as well. As for colors, I think the shades of blue, green brown and grey-taupe are on the cool side. My computer screen makes the rug's colors look warm, not cool. I'm using the Sherwin Williams HGTV Home paint color pallet called "Neutral Nuance" (found at my local Lowes) in my home and the colors of the rug can be found on this color pallet. The rug is good quality, about 3/4" thick.