It’s a very soft rug under foot and feels great to step on. I put it in my bedroom so it’s not in a high traffic area, hoping this prevents the pile from matting too quickly. The color is spot on from the pictures, a nice cool, silvery gray. It has been unrolled for several days and has finally stopped off gassing. One star off because it is a little thin. I have a similar runner (different brand) and it feels thicker when you step on it. Not a big deal but you’ll definitely want a pad with this one if you don’t like hard floor feel.