I purchased the Springfield Vintage Persian Rug with the expectation that the rug was all shades of gray.  The "bottom layer" of the rug is a medium/light solid shade of gray.  However, the pattern part (which is slightly taller) has several shades of gray - and a lot of cream color.  There are also a few shades of darker gray with a just-a-hint of blue.  The different shades in the pattern vary a lot which gives the rug a distressed look and makes the pattern pop from every angle.  The gray bottom layer has a very silver sheen to it.  My living room is very bright.  In my photo the rug looks blue, but I don't think it looks blue in person.  Overall, I think this rug is well-made and very stylish.  The pattern is classic, but the variation in the colors gives the rug an updated and very unique feel.  It's is also very soft and comfortable to walk on.  This has already become one of my favorite rugs.