TBH I thought this rug would be a darker grey (like in the pic) - it was a softer grey. I'm not even bothered in the slightest as the rug is perfect in every way for my needs - from the colors to the size to the fact that the corners lay flat - perfect! It's also a shiny rug - as in, the spots you see are just my footprints going against the grain. I like that sort of thing, if you don't - be aware.