After paying to return a runner that stated was GREY (but was clearly dark GREEN) I was reluctant to reorder. I ordered this instead and it was much closer to the description considering its colour. This rug base it white and has mostly warm grey, a hint of dark teal, some burnt orange/mustard, burgundy, and some beige but all of the colours are subdued and matches well with my floor and cupboards. The pattern is really nice, a worn out and vintage look. The carpet itself laid flat as soon as I rolled it out, no issues here! It's thin and needs padding underneath for sure. I haven't washed it yet so I can't comment on that aspect.