This is the 2nd time I’ve purchased a indoor outdoor rug that I’ve used inside. They seem to be perfect for high traffic areas & considering we have 2 kids & 2 cats. This rug is a true charcoal color & the design looks a little more brown then cream but I still love it! Also it does take a little time for the kinks from being rolled up to flatten out but they’re almost out & it’s been just under a week since I put it down. I used Velcro on the corners & lined the curled up edge with heavy books which helped.