This rug is just what I imagined it would be based on what the reviews indicated.  It does have a blueish tone to it but is definitely gray.  The off white diagonal stripes are raised and it does have some degree of fuzzing up in the early days.  This is actually the best rug buying experience I have had over the many years of buying online.  Delivery was timely and the rug is stunning.  One small caveat - one of the two rugs purchased was a wee bit dirty around the edges.