I expected it to be more likely in the same contrast at what i've seen in the photos. Maybe, over exposure? Either way, i like how my deskpads are. I use one in my dorm room and one back at home.
I don't own a lot of desk mats, so I don't have a lot to compare it to. I bought the Avocado design for my girlfriend for her first ever PC set up. It took forever to get here, but I think that probably had to do with the ongoing global pandemic. The design is clean and looks great. A few people have complained about a smell, but I didn't smell anything odd with mine. After a few days with it, I asked my girlfriend what she thought about it, and she praised how it felt to use, but again, she also doesn't have a huge frame of reference to compare it to, either. All in all, I can't say that I either of us is disappointed with the quality of this mat, and I would buy another again if I was considering it.