This rug was everything we had hoped! It’s very fresh and more white than cream, which is what we had wanted. It seriously added a modern twist to our living area and I am OBSESSED! The pattern isn’t fully black, but more of a dark gray. Unless you’re up close, it looks black. It is a thin rug so easy cleaning. We also bought the 0.25” rug pad from Joss & Main do go underneath it and it’s cute, comfy and chic!