color scheme
noun
: a particular combination of colors
They chose an unusual color scheme for the living room.
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Rooms vary in size and color palette but all offer soft rugs, silk throws, a neutral but warm color scheme with accent colors like purple, floral bouquets, and large beds just asking to be jumped on.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Contrary to popular belief, creating a timeless home isn't solely about using a neutral color scheme.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Since demisexuality is considered a subset of asexuality, the two flags have the same color scheme.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 2 June 2026
The crochet pattern is full of texture with a mix of zig-zags and open dots, so it can even be paired with white denim shorts for a monochrome color scheme that never feels plain.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Contrary to popular belief, creating a timeless home isn't solely about using a neutral color scheme.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Since demisexuality is considered a subset of asexuality, the two flags have the same color scheme.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 2 June 2026
The crochet pattern is full of texture with a mix of zig-zags and open dots, so it can even be paired with white denim shorts for a monochrome color scheme that never feels plain.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
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 4 Jun. 2026.
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