prints came out grey?

I was so excited to print my first film! but was so disapointed to see very grey prints. I tried doing different teststrips, but no matter the tests just showed various degrees of greyness? I'm not sure why, is the paper old? I had it for over a year but kept it safe, or is it the safe light? I'm not sure about this as the edges of the print look white enough. I have an old enlarger, the dome type. The pictures are sharp and the negs seem good compared to my other negs. [ I took a year course in England and have all my old notes etc.] Or is it the paper? Acugrade variable contrast. What about the developer? I have used the kodak Dektol,made it up into stock and then diluted it to 1/1 mix with water. I have only you lot out there to ask? thanks for being there for me!!

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