This rug is for my mud/laundry room, and it's a nice addition. The color is a Greige (a warm grey-beige like cement) and the pattern and border is less yellow than many ivory items... sort of ecru. I haven't tried hosing it down yet. It arrived quite tightly rolled, but I rolled it overnight the other direction, and it lays down in the corners now. I purchased a pad and it stays in place. Recommend