Gorgeous - i bought the long runner and the 8x11 size.  So far I have only received the runner.  it changes colour and sheen depending on what light you’ve put it under, or how the natural light hits the carpet at different times of the day.  So yes, I. Some cases it is very silver — and at other times, it can look quite “flat” in terms of colour.  There is a more “silver” side depending on the approach — I like to face the side that shows more silver toward the entrance so it stands out when people walk in.  Grey, silver, taupe tones. Definitely NOT a blue-grey - slightly warmer than that.  Yes, it is quite thin -  but if you want more padding just add an underlayer rug pad beneath it.