I bought both a small version and the 7' 6" x 9' 2". The smaller rug does overall look "grey". But the larger rug definitely looks "taupe", which is what I wanted.Also, it was not given the 'vintage' look, ie artificially distressed to appear old!! This rug would not hold up in a high traffic area, but is fine in my guest bedroom and is a great value for the price.