I cant seem to take a picture that shows the true color so ill emphasize. The general color of this rug is a very light grey, like the sidewalk type grey. With that being said I still love this rug on its own, Im undecided how I like it in my space, the picture I uploaded does not show the true color of this rug, It photographs very dark but in fact it is light. The quality is far better than I expected, in fact you dont really need a pad for under it. It is 810 quality. 
If you are hoping for a rug with more taupe (as I thought it was), this is not the rug for you