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UK vs US Colour/Color Comparison Chart Template

Visualize UK–US spelling variants with examples and usage to standardize language across regions.

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Word Pair Attribute	US Spelling	UK Spelling	Example (US)	Example (UK)	US Usage (%)	UK Usage (%)	Regional Notes
color / colour	color	colour	The color of the car is red.	The colour of the car is red.	98%	3%	Standard US (color) vs British/Commonwealth (colour). Widely understood across regions.
center / centre	center	centre	She waited at the shopping center.	She waited at the shopping centre.	97%	4%	US uses -er, UK uses -re (also affects metre/meter).
organize / organise	organize	organise	We need to organize the files.	We need to organise the files.	92%	60%	US typically uses -ize; UK commonly uses -ise though -ize is also used in some British publications.
traveled / travelled	traveled	travelled	She traveled to Spain last year.	She travelled to Spain last year.	95%	5%	US often uses a single consonant before suffixes; UK more often doubles final consonant.
analyze / analyse	analyze	analyse	We will analyze the data tomorrow.	We will analyse the data tomorrow.	96%	7%	US -yze vs UK -yse; both forms are understood internationally.
license / licence	license	licence	He got his driver's license.	He got his driving licence.	95%	90%	In US 'license' is used as noun and verb. In UK 'licence' is the noun, 'license' is the verb.
aluminum / aluminium	aluminum	aluminium	Aluminum foil is widely used.	Aluminium foil is widely used.	98%	95%	Different standard names; IUPAC historically uses 'aluminium' internationally.
gray / grey	gray	grey	The sky was a pale gray.	The sky was a pale grey.	93%	85%	Both spellings are understood; 'grey' more common in UK, 'gray' in US.
judgment / judgement	judgment	judgement	The court issued its judgment.	The board reached its judgement.	90%	60%	US prefers 'judgment'; UK commonly uses 'judgement' though 'judgment' appears in legal contexts.

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What This Template Offers

A ready-to-use comparison that contrasts UK and US spellings side by side with context, percentages, and notes—so teams align fast.

Side-by-side UK/US spellings
Real examples for context
Usage percentages for clarity
Regional notes and guidance
Brand-ready, shareable design

Perfect Use Cases

Editorial Style Guide Alignment

Decide and document a house style for sites, products, and support docs. Use examples and notes to make rules stick.

Localization QA and Review

Spot risky variants before release. Compare spellings and usage, add reviewer notes, and reduce rework.

Marketing and Social Content Planning

Plan regional copy for ads, emails, and posts. Keep spelling consistent per audience to protect brand voice.

Education and Training

Teach British vs American English with clear, data-backed examples ideal for lessons, workshops, and onboarding.

How to Customize

Paste Your Word Pairs

Add pairs like colour/color with example sentences and any usage percentages you track.

Map Columns in One Click

Assign fields to US/UK spelling, examples, usage %, and regional notes for instant structure.

Style and Share

Apply brand colors and fonts, preview instantly, then download, share a link, or embed on your site.

Why Choose This comparison Template

Key Benefits

Clarity at a glance for UK vs US differences

Fewer copy errors and faster approvals

Consistent brand voice across regions

Professional visuals without design work

Pro Tips

💡Group by suffix patterns (-our/-or, -re/-er, -ise/-ize) to help readers scan quickly

💡Round usage percentages for readability and keep scales consistent (0–100)

💡Use Regional Notes to flag legal, technical, or product-specific exceptions

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Create Your Own comparison — fast and flawless

Turn UK–US differences into a crisp, professional comparison in minutes—no design skills needed.

Free to start

No sign-up required

AI-powered

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