I decided on this rug after searching through hundreds on many other sites.  It is a medium color grey and the lighter parts are a creamy, color with taupe highlights, which work well with my decor.  The plush sections are really soft and it seems to be holding up well, although it's only been a few months.  The reason I am giving it 4 stars and not 5 is that it is about 2 inches shorter than 8x10.  I really wanted a rug that was 8' or 9' x11, but compromised on the size.  Then when it arrived it was too small for the 8x10 rug pad, so we measured it.  I almost sent it back, but loved it so much and had spent so long searching for it that I decided to keep it.  And ultimately although it is a little short we love it, and have gotten many compliments on it