color scheme

noun

: a particular combination of colors
They chose an unusual color scheme for the living room.

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The look embodied dark punk sensibility, with a monochrome black color scheme, leathery gloves and strapless, structured bodice, among other details. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 Williams infused it with accents of the then contemporary midcentury-modern style as well as its now iconic pink-and-green color scheme—design elements that might have raised eyebrows among the traditional polo-playing residents of Beverly Hills. Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 24 June 2026 The high-contrast color scheme is easy to spot in your bag and the 100% silicone make is designed to be gentle on teething gums. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 Add some patriotic flair to the party with this confection that comes in an iconic red, white, and blue color scheme derived from vegetable juice, spirulina, and annatto extract. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 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 27 Jun. 2026.

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