I think the one you posted is closer. It's a really vibrant cobalt blue. The product pictures are usually best (except for white or cream bags with a white background - those are tough). It's harder to get the color just right in a modeling shot.
The bag is just lovely IRL. We sold out immediately in our shop and are awaiting a new shipment.
So do I! Someone posted about braided handle bags and I saw it there for the first time.....it's got enough detail to be interesting without overwhelming.