This rug gives my living room the perfect touch without overpowering the rest of the colors. The grey and the ivory blends in well together. I didn't want a grey that was too deep, this is a light grey. The right about of shag, but warn you some vacuumsay not be able to push through this rug. I have a Dustin and I can only go backwards to vacuum. It's worth it though. It's absolutely perfect!