Looked more gray online, but it is a straight, creamy-beige linen color, which is perfect for the space. I have it on a 48" round morning table. Right out of the package it was fine to lay on the table. I washed it once or twice since and held up perfectly, though does need ironing since it is a linen material. For our 48" table comes right to the floor..you would have no idea we have a fold up table underneath it! It is not super thick, so it lets a little bit of light through which gives it a very airy look. Perfect for our morning room with an octagon shape of windows! If it came in white & gray or a print, would buy again!