I am so glad I read the other reviews. This rug can appear charcoal at night under the right light, but it is primary a really nice dusty navy, ivory and a small bit of grey on the inside grid. The rug is good quality, Great creative pattern without being too ethnic in anyone direction (ie not Native American, not ikat, not Moroccan, not south Asian). A good creative mix. The rug is on the thinner side, it isn't squishy soft. Has a nice feel though. Works great in my eclectic living room with other traditional rugs and more contemporary items and mix of global decor obtained from travels.