Gray facts for kids
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Gray or grey is the color that happens when you mix black and white. It's like a shade between them.
You can see gray in many things around you! Think of an elephant, cement, the marks from a pencil, or even rainy clouds. Gray often looks like a lighter version of black, but it's not quite white. This color often stands for being neutral and balanced.
Did you know there are two ways to spell it? In countries like the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, South Africa, India, Ireland, and New Zealand, people usually spell it grey. But in the United States, it's spelled gray. The word "gray" was first used to describe a color in the English language way back in the year 700.
Understanding Gray Colors
Gray isn't just one color; it has many different shades! Some grays are very light, almost white, while others are very dark, almost black.
Warm and Cool Grays
Even though gray is a mix of black and white, it can have a hint of other colors, making it feel "warm" or "cool."
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- A warm gray might have a tiny bit of yellow in it. This can make it feel more inviting or cozy.
- A cool gray might have a little bit of blue mixed in. This can make it feel calm or modern.
These small differences can change how a gray color looks and feels in different places, like in a room or on a piece of art.
Related pages
Images for kids
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Storm clouds towards Clare Island, Ireland
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The city of Kouvola, mostly known for its grayscale envinroment, in Kymenlaakso, Finland
See also
In Spanish: Gris para niños
