I had not seen it in-person prior to purchasing. However, happily both the color and pattern appear as I had expected. I purchased 8'6" x 11'6" size for my living room. I had initially considered the ivory color, but ultimately decided on beige, as it is still light but should hide any dirt/stains a bit more effectively. The rug seems to be of high quality and I really like the ripple pattern. "Graceful" is a fitting name. Highly recommend!