Perfect light silver color - not too dark, no brown or blue tint in the gray.  I don’t think the length is with the tassels.  Tassels are just slightly off white.  The rug is thin and would need padding if it was high traffic or in a cold room.  It’s not super plush but on top of a carpet, you wouldn’t need anything.  We could not see the weaving through the fibers.  It’s beautiful, just thin.