I. LOVE. THIS. RUG! It is so fluffy and luxurious. The Gray had 2 shades, the darker which shows as the marbling, and then the understated shadow which gives the rug depth. Overall, it's base color is truly ivory, and the beige is noticeable but not overwhelming or intrusive. We refer to this rug as "floofy," and find ourselves shuffling on it because of how it feels underfoot. This is the one for us. It definitely requires a rug pad to prevent slipping, so be prepared if using as a runner or area rug without furniture holding it down. I couldn't be happier with our purchase.