We love the rug.  The color is a dark gray which for us is great because we have a couple furry family members! The ivory on it is also more of a creamy ivory (if that makes sense) so if a spot needs some sort of scrubbing at some point, it wont be as apparent.  Also, we love the fact that the gray is dark because it makes the creamy ivory seem lighter.  I love the way it feels on my feet.