Wow! Photos do not do this rug justice! This is the softest, most fluffy rug I’ve ever owned. The colors are just as they appear online. The base color is a light ivory accented by dark gray diamonds, with hints of light gray and beige. The pile is high and thick, so much so that my robot vacuum struggles with it. My regular vacuum works without issue though. We do have a rug pad underneath for extra cushion, though the rug is soft and thick enough you could get away without one. The rug did shed some when we first opened it, but after a thorough vacuuming, it hasn’t shed at all since. I love this rug and highly recommend it to anyone looking to brighten up a space