Sooo obsessed with this rug! It’s thick and so soft!! It does NOT shed like my other wool rug. I did put a rug pad under it bc I had one and it makes it extra plush but you for sure do not need one! It is high end, great quality! The outer edges are more creamlight beige and it gradually gets a little darker towards the center. Maybe beige It can go gold and in other light looks more creamy. Very versatile and hides stains!