The fibers are made of larger light and medium grey strands mixed with smaller dark grey and medium grey strands. There are no black strands only dark grey. It does give a "pepper and salt" kind of look. Good neutral color. I have no problems vacuuming. It did have a strong chemical smell for about 1-2 weeks. The backing is rough and scratchy so I would recommend a rug pad if you have real wood floors. I almost sent it back because I was expecting an unbelievably soft and cozy (like a blanket) plush rug from the way the reviews were. But it just a soft plush carpet. It works. My kids and dogs love to lay on it.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Very close.
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. good
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? good
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

I love this rug!! It is SO SOFT and plush. Perfect for our playroom floor. The kids love to lay on it and play puzzles or watch TV. It's super cozy. Given the low price I was worried that it might have a plastic smell or plastic backing, but it doesn't at all. It has a soft woven backing (which will help it hold up over time, and it won't damage our wood floors). And it doesn't smell or shed at all. And the color is gorgeous! A soft silver color. I highly, highly recommend this rug. I think it's the same rug they sell at costco sometimes at twice the price.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Perfect. Light silver/gray color
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. 5 star quality. It is thick and soft, with a soft backing. No offgassing smell or shedding.
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Right on.
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

Just received this rug yesterday and love it. Edges look good, color is pretty and size is just as described (measures 7'8" x 9'8".) I would buy another one if we needed it, can't beat the price. We have it on hardwood floors and haven't noticed a sliding issue yet because the bottom is rough. There is a slight smell but I expect it to fade over time.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? It is more grey/white mix than it looks in the pic, not all grey
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Great quality for the price, soft and thick
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Perfect
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

I was ecstatic when I unrolled the rug. It was much thicker than I had hoped for. This was such a good deal with the recent 15% plus ten bucks off. It's one of those rugs we'd see on display in a store and wonder how people spent so much on a rug! The silver is bright and vibrant, but not obnoxious and there is lots of gray fibers thrown in to tone it down a bit. It feels so good to walk on and doesn't shed. To be clearer than Overstock's title, this is the California Shag rug from Safavieh Rugs. None of the online pics I've seen do it justice with regard to color, or even more thickness. Very pleased, and highly recommend this. This will be my go-to whenver I need a solid shag rug!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? More vibrant in real life. Silver and Gray.......No black as another reviewer mentioned.
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Fantastic
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Good
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

Love this rug...it is very thick and fluffy and feels nice on your feet...it does not shed and looks awesome!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? good color match
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. very nice quality..very thick
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? accurate
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

This is a nice plush, "heavy" quality rug and definitely takes two people to deal with. The color is silverish by day, and takes on a gray blue cast by lamp light. I was a little disappointed by the multi-color since I though it was a solid gray color.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Not a solid color as title indicates
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Nice quality
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? The color is actauly a grayish blue with flecks of black and white, multi-tone
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

Delivery was fast. Rug looks fantastic and looks expensive. The price was perfect! Customer service was also wonderful. I called prior to placing my order online because I was concerned about the return policy on something so big. It's a little risky when you order something so large without seeing it in person. The customer service representative was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Best part is I ended up loving the rug, so I'll keep it!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Exact
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Decent quality
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Good description
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

I bought this rug for my bedroom. I have the walls a very light grey and thought this rug would match. It might be the lighting and the items in my room, but sometimes it looks more taupe than silver. Overall, I like the rug, I wanted something neutral and that's what I got. I also love the shag under my bare feet. However, when vacuuming, make sure to put the it on the highest setting so that the roller doesn't get caught in the fibers.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Similar
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Very Good
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Very
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

I ordered three of these rugs in different sizes. They are super thick, super soft and the color is beautiful. It is not an overwhelmingly shiny rug but has just enough sheen to add interest. I've had them now for about seven months and they show no signs of wear. I would definitely buy again.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Color was same
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Quality is excellent
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Description was accurate
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

I am very pleased with my purchase. The description of the rug being cozy is right on. I bought this in the silver color, it is a med silver. Couldn't be happier.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? yes
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. good
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

This rug is much nicer than I was expecting.Very plush and high quality. Color was perfect (silver)

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? perfect-silver
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. excellent
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? perfect
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

This rug could not be any more perfect for my family of 5. The color is a greyish silver and contrasts my cream leather couches and dark wood floor perfectly. My kids love laying on it (although the rug did have a strong smell at first, but it went away after a little time). It is extremely plush and thick, and if you look closely, it is composed of very light and dark fibers. I am thrilled with my purchase.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Good
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Excellent quality
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Good
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

like this rug. the color is good for me to hide stains because it is more of a muddled gray-silver than a solid. also, the shag is long.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? a little more muddled than a solid silver
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. good
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? good. the shag is longer than the picture.
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

The quality of this rug is really great. It's thick, soft, luxurious. I purchased it for my family room. I decided a need a lighter color, but love the quality so much I am exchanging it for the same rug in a different color. Highly recommend.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Verry accurrate
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

This rug is beautiful. It is warm and cozy and has a great shimmer to it. It fits my desire for a "silvery" look. However, it has such a strong chemical smell I don't know what to do. Since it arrived yesterday I've had the windows open and the ceiling fan on in hopes of making it possible to open the door to that room but so far there is no change. I'm at a loss as to what to do. I guess I will see if I can contact the manufacturer for suggestions. Anybody out there have any ideas? Really, you can't stand in the room.

• Would you recommend this to a friend? No

Bought this rug for our nursery, completes the pink/yellow/grey theme. The rug is think and plush and so cozy and comfy between your toes! We love it so much and can't wait to roll around on it with our little one.

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? Does appear slightly darker, but nothing significant.
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Excellent quality for the price
• How accurate was the on site description of the product? Spot on
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

I bought it for an area where my kids toys are is very comfy and no shedding.

• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

This rug is PERFECT! I have light grey walls and a charcoal sectional. The rug brings both colors together perfectly! I couldn't be happier!

• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

I wasn't sure of this carpet online but when it arrived it was the perfect choice. It had varied shades of gray that blended beautifully with design and colors in the bedroom (plum and gray). It has a luxurious feel, is resilient and doesn't get flat in the walking area. couldn't be happier

• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

After reviewing other shag rug options, we settled on this one over cheaper alternatives. Although this rug is available on other websites, we chose Overstock for their return shipping policy just in case we weren't satisfied. In addition, we were able to use a coupon code to save a little extra $. Combined with the supreme felted dual surface rug pad from Overstock, this rug is exactly what we wanted. Great color (I like the multi-colored shag) and very, very soft. The rug had a few bumps when initially unrolled that flattened out after a few days. I did notice an odor, but it smelled like new carpet to me and quickly disappeared. We've had no issues with wear or cleaning with a vacuum. We have a black lab and the carpet hides her hair very well. Happy with purchase!

• How did the color on site compare with the actual product? I searched for zoomable pictures on other websites to get a good understanding of the color. 3 different colored threads make up the rug.
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Very soft and comfortable.
• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes