I was nervous ordering a rug online that I couldnt see in person and I was right.  This rug is much lighter than the picture.  It is more of an ivory base color with beige, grey and almost a slate blue.  Was hoping it was darker, but it will work.  It is also pretty thin, even with a .25 pad underneath.  After 3 days, it is still giving off a pretty strong chemical smell.  Hoping it disappears.  For the price, you get what you get.