This rug is really soft and pretty. I was worried about it and so hoping it would work for my master bedroom so I just ordered the small one to test and will send it back and get the 9x12. The dark colors are a mix of navy, charcoal and black so this really will work with navy, gray or black I feel. My bedding is navy and it looks good with it but I think black would work equally well. I am so excited to put the large one in my room and finish it up. Gorgeous rug!