The rug is exactly as pictured. The background is an oatmeal color (not white) and the chevron design is a true black. Easy to vacuum, as it has little to no pile. The rug is very thin, but that is what we were looking for. The great price also reflects this. If you want a thicker feel, you may want to purchase a rug liner. We have ours under our dining set, so a liner was not necessary.