This rug is great.  The picture does not do it justice.  It is very low pile.  The colors are very defined.  White large amount of background (not ivory), pale gray, very dark gray, that could pass for black.  My room furnishings are 2 shades of gray, white, 1 light oatmeal sofa that almost matches a small design in the rug, black accents and white wall with a tinge of gray.  I found it very hard to tell the exact colors when I was looking at the picture.  That is why I am describing the colors in my room. I hope this helps anyone interested in this rug.