We are so happy with this rug! As others have said, it is darker than it appears in the picture. I would call it more of a dark mushroom than a taupe. It works fine with our decor and we love the plush, deep pile. I was sort of expecting a shag like in the 70s, with the the thicker, ropier type of yarn that wasn't always soft. This rug is soft and I love laying on it when I'm on the floor petting the dog. (He loves it too!) We did buy a gripper pad to go under it as it will slide otherwise.