You really need to think about what you want to use this rug for because of how it looks. The one I received was very dull looking and discolored on the end. Not really close to the grey that shows in the picture they show. I think someone else wrote this, it's like an old sweater laying on your floor. It's very dreary looking if you expect it as a rug to stand out, it won't. Pick it for the right room and it may work.. Just not my style.. It's like someone gave me their old rug.. Returned it the same day.. Have the runner coming tomorrow and I won't even bother to open it as I wanted a matching set. See picture, all the colors in that room are true.. so the rug color and look is what your going to get.  As a plus if you like this look, it seemed soft, I didn't stand on it barefoot but I'm sure it was soft on your feet. Depends on your style I guess..