This Shag Beige area rug is the perfect color that I wanted.  As all the reviews say, it is a darker beige color (more taupe) but that is what I was hoping for.  It's not too dark though.  It lays in front of our brown couch with the coffee table on it and I am very happy with it.  The customer service even e-mailed me when it went on sale.Wayfair is a great company.