Unwrapped the rug and the first thing my husband said was "It looks old" which is exactly what I wanted.  It's more beige than cream but overall it's very softly muted.  Looks wonderful on my dark hardwood floors.  One wrinkle from packaging but within a week it has straightened out after my dining table and chairs were placed on it.  Would definitely recommend this rug.  Looks far more costly than it was.