color scheme
noun
: a particular combination of colors
They chose an unusual color scheme for the living room.
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The long-sleeve jacket was cast in a sapphire tone — a color scheme Queen Camilla has worn in the past, including for the recent state visit by the President of Germany.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
They're often made in pastel shades for weddings, baby showers, holiday gatherings, or church socials, and can be customized to suit just about any occasion, no matter the color scheme.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
The fan favorite Merrie Melodies Merrie-Go-Round will get a refresh with a new color scheme and marquee sign.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
The color scheme at Tomato Brothers has changed since the 1980s, but everything else — from the classic soft lighting to the plush seats in the waiting area to the design of the children's menu — has been the same since today's adult diners were children.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
They're often made in pastel shades for weddings, baby showers, holiday gatherings, or church socials, and can be customized to suit just about any occasion, no matter the color scheme.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
The fan favorite Merrie Melodies Merrie-Go-Round will get a refresh with a new color scheme and marquee sign.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 Dec. 2025
The color scheme at Tomato Brothers has changed since the 1980s, but everything else — from the classic soft lighting to the plush seats in the waiting area to the design of the children's menu — has been the same since today's adult diners were children.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for color scheme
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“Color scheme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20scheme. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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