As other reviewers noted, this rug is actually the reverse in color. Grey in the forefront and most ivory/cream. For the price, it is hard to argue, and it unrolled and settled nicely.  I ordered a 6X9 for a dining room. It isn't very thick, but for a dining room I didn't want anything to make a table unbalanced. Again, for the money it is worth the order. You can order another one in 6 months for this price if you didn't like it.