The rug is a dark gray with strong blue tones. The wool is thick and the quality is great. It's latex free too! We love it! (FYI - it did slide on our hardwood floor, so we put a nonslip pad under it.) Unfortunately, our cat has been scratching it every day and is pulling at the loops. We're experimenting with ways to make her stop before it is ruined. For a cat-free house, it's amazing.