Why is the movie 50 shades of grey called that way? I understand that "Grey" refers to the co-protagonist's last name but why 50? And why shades?

What is that supposed to represent? Why specifically 50? What's with that number?

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The film writer was counting the number of grey hairs on his head while thinking about erotica, probably.