The color in the picture is not at all the true color of the rug.  It is MUCH darker in reality than it appears; the taupe is about five shades darker.  If you are looking for a "light" rug, I don't recommend.  If you don't mind a darker taupe, the rug will work for you.    If you are decorating with beige and gray, this rug will help to pull in both colors and for that reason, I'm going to keep it.