Gorgeous rug, just what I was looking for, completely neutral. No blues, greens or reds. Just browns, beiges and black. The beige background is not as light/bright as pictured, but matches the color of my natural burlap curtains exactly. The caramel shade matches the standard brown leather couch shade exactly. Very rich looking, it belies the price I paid for it on the Labor Day Sale. The style of room I have it in is Rustic/Industrial and this rug took the sophistication up a notch. It is a shedder, but I love it enough to not mind.