This rug matches beautifully with my taupe lazy boy trouper sectional it also works with a grey ottoman that we had from our previous sectional.  The rug is very soft and I love that it doesn’t shed fibers.  The backing isn’t plastic which I can’t have bc we have Saltillo tile.  Although the description says the outer ring is black I think it is more a muted charcoal which works well with our room.  I love it!  It vacuums up nicely and the pattern will hide any imperfections which will eventually come because we have kids and dogs!  I love that it had no smell of chemicals or mildew which we are sensitive of and unfortunately find often when buying rugs!  Very happy and pleased