Bought this rug for my dining room.  I have another rug in close proximity so wanted to be sure they complimented each other. While the background color is listed as jet black, it really is a bit more brown, but others had commented on this in their reviews and felt it still worked. I though I would take a chance.  It worked for me too! Love it! 

Pros: Super soft and unrolled with no creases or  marks.
Cons: I guess if I have to put a con, it would be that the black was not as black as I thought it would be. When by itself, you don't notice it.