The color is stunning in person, and slightly lighter than in this photo. It has a nice mix of ivory, light gray, a hint of a blueish gray, and mustard yellow. From afar, it looks like a neutral beige. Hoping to tie in pale blue pillows for a coastal vibe. So glad I took a gamble on this rug! It even pulls our dark wooden floors in. Our sofas were a green-pulling ivory color, so I was worried about the warmcool contrast, but the rug seems it would be versatile for any sofa bc it holds so many colors in it!