I love the neutral colors with a simplified, more modern version of a classic oriental rug pattern. As far as the colors go, I'd say the gray leans a bit blue.  The ivory is a nice neutral ivory - slightly warmer than a pure white.  If you want the stark contrast of pure gray and pure white, though, this may not be the rug for you. It will pull together the traditional dark wood trim/floors in my bedroom with my contemporary furnishings, so it's perfect for me.