When I received this rug all rolled up I was disappointed.  It stood on its end in the corner of the room for several months.  When my husband began to ask "When do you want to put the rug down?"I knew it was time. I didn't realize that the rug had tan in it until I got it.  I wanted navy, gray and ivory. When I finally put it down on the floor, It worked out great.  The tan plays off the hardwood floor.