The colors are absolutely perfect for a 2 yr old!!!!!!! This quilt can be usd to teach colors to her, (if she doesn't already know). Also all the professionals are telling us that having primary colors around our very young children promotes their learning. AND I think the squares could be used to teach her how to count. THEN if some of the squares are identical she could "play a game" of picking out the ones that match. By the way, have you noticed that I love this quilt.