I love the pattern of this rug... the white is higher than the rest of the rug, almost like a piping. It is nice and thick and holds up to a lot of traffic in our kitchen. That said, it is a completely different color than the gray I was expecting. It is actually more of a purpley-blue. I wouldn't say it's gray at all. The color has grown on me and actually adds a bit of a pop in our kitchen. Great rug, just don't get it if you're expecting a true gray.