The color in person is true to the color seen online, a nice medium gray.  The white pattern is raised up from the gray background, which I think is difficult to see in the pictures online.  It also has a comfortable feel when walking on it.  The one downside is that it sheds a lot, but it seems like that's to be expected with wool carpets, and it is getting better as time goes on.  For the price, I don't mind the frequent vacuuming.