Super soft rug! The color is a light silvergray. It is definitely more of a “thick yarn” shag than some of the “hairy” shag rugs out there, which is great for me, as this is for a higher traffic area, and so the thicker strands will hold up better. It’s also slightly shorter than some shag rugs that I have seen, but again, it’s the style of this rug, and adds to the rich softness - I cannot drag my cat off the rug! He loves it!!  The rug is great, and it makes you want to lay down and curl up on it! Perfect for areas that are meant to be cozy and feel inviting!