“Gray” vs. “Grey”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 7, 2023
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The difference between “gray” and “grey”
- The only difference between "gray" and "grey" is the spelling.
- The spelling "gray" is more commonly used in the United States, while the spelling "grey" is more commonly used in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries outside of the US.
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What is the definition of “gray” and “grey”?
Gray
- Gray is a color that is created by mixing black and white.
- The spelling "gray" is more commonly used in the United States.
- Gray can be associated with feelings of neutrality, sadness, or sophistication.
Grey
- Grey is a color that is created by mixing black and white.
- The spelling "grey" is more commonly used in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries outside of the US.
- Grey can be associated with feelings of neutrality, seriousness or dullness.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Gray” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Gray
1,170,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- The sky turned gray as the storm clouds rolled in.
- My favorite color is gray because it goes with everything.
- The old man had a head full of gray hair.
Grey
1,030,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- The British spelling of "gray" is spelled "grey."
- The cat's fur was a soft shade of grey.
- The castle walls were made of grey stone.
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