This rug is absolutely beautiful.  It was soft to the touch and the colors are amazing.  I'm very particular on my rugs (don't like the ones with the hard back.  This has a soft back.  The darker color is more of a grey but it can go with a darker brown sofa like mine.  It didn't take long to lay all the way flat.  The quality is amazing for the price.  It even color coordinated with the cat.