This rug looks bright white when seen from one angle, and muted grey-beige from the opposite end. The color seems to work no matter where I place it. I originally purchased it to layer over a large beige jute rug to make the seating area in my library softer and more inviting, (it looked great) but then I "stole" it to use where I needed it even more. Now it is located in my family room, sharing space with a larger grey and tan geometric rug. I have been searching, unsuccessfully, for a small rug for this spot for a very long time. This rug is a chameleon!