This rug is prettier than I expected.  The "sand" color is really more of a cream or off white, I guess I imagined a darker colored beach!  While the outside of the rug is solid black, the inside is a combination of the sand and black fibers. The best thing about the rug is that it is pretty enough for indoors but you can take it outside and hose it down. With an older dog that occasionally has accidents, this rug is a blessing!