I flip flopped between this and the taupe. I was worried that the taupe would be too cool/grey for imy traditional rustic decor. And worries that the beige would be too light against my dark hard wood floor. I chose Beige and it's perfect! I think the blend of the two tone yarn allows it to be dark enough or just light enough to suit your needs. Definitely is a warm tone beige as opposed to cool/grey. It's very lux and soft we love sitting on the floor now. It arrived QUICKLY, laid flat, vacuums well and there is no smell.