I didn't want to review this rug right away as I was hoping the shedding would stop. It's been two months now and it's no better than when I first got it. I will say I am impressed with the quality of the rug despite the shedding, there are no threadbare areas. The color is a cool grey and the yellow is a bit more muted than what you see in the formal photo. This rug is used in a high traffic area and despite that, you don't see wear or foot prints. The rug is thick and very well constructed. If it wasn't for the fact that walking on this rug leaves our socks full of shed, I would have rated it at five stars.