The rug is exactly as pictured and is beautiful!  It was delivered within 2 days.  It has absolutely no odor (some rugs do) and does not shed.  The colors are a light cream with a taupe/grey swirl.  The lighting in my home make the pictures look darker but the website pic is exactly what the colors are.  I did order a pad but it really doesn't need one.  It looks much more expensive that it was.  I would highly recommend it.  Mine is placed in my mirrored foyer and makes a very elegant addition to my home.  (sorry that the pictures are sideways!!)