Grey or gray (American English alternative; see spelling differences) is an intermediate color between black and white. It is a neutral color or achromatic color, meaning literally that it is a color "without color", because it can be composed of black and white.

What is difference between gray and grey?

Gray and grey are both common spellings of the color between black and white. Gray is more frequent in American English, whereas grey is more common in British English. ... The color known to fall in the range between black and white can be spelled gray or grey.

Why is my hair white instead of gray?

The reason for hair's difference in color is the pigments eumelanin and pheomelanin. ... This is due to the lack of melanin and pigmentation in the hair follicles. It only appears grey or white by the way light is reflected on them. Thyroid or vitamin B12 deficiencies can also cause hair to turn white or grey.