I was looking for low and soft, not squishy and this fits perfectly. On a soft scale, 1-10, 10 being feathers, I'd give this a 6 with a foot note. Given time, I do believe the wool will soft from use, as most wools do. The color is a blue gray, rich in a subtle pattern. It's very low and thin, which I like so it glides easily under the opening and closing door. It wasn't horribly stinking when it arrived, which I appreciated but I did have to leave it upside down for a few days to uncurl the corners before I could use it.  I am not sure if I can update my review, but if I can, I will do so in a month or two. I've placed the rug in a high traffic teenager's bathroom. We'll see how tough it really is. ;^ )