I love this rug, so glad I bought it! The off-gassing was minimal and it is soft to the touch. My cat went wild when we laid it out, he loves taking his afternoon nap on it. The color is true to the photographs, it's a beige with darker grey linework and rich pops of color. It looks nice contrasting against our grey wood laminate floors and gives a lot of needed warmth to the room. Super happy with this purchase!