I like the 'faded' looking rugs because I wanted something lighter.  My husband, not so much......regardless, they look just like the pictures and I'm happy with my choice.  One cog - there was red weaved into the middle of the rug.  At first I thought it was a stain but it's just a strand of red. Will cut it out but seems it might be someone's idea of a joke - red in a gray/white rug ?