color scheme
noun
: a particular combination of colors
They chose an unusual color scheme for the living room.
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Plans include a counter, booths upholstered in black and white, with a similar color scheme for the floor tile.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
Dress to impress with this vibrant, eye-catching red, or opt for Classic Black to suit every color scheme.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Similar to next year’s color scheme—which is all about calm, soft shades—the biggest nail trends of 2026 are expected to be more subtle in their designs.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2025
This mix-and-match set features checkerboard, aura, and heart designs with 3D embellishments, all pulled together with the coordinating color scheme.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
Dress to impress with this vibrant, eye-catching red, or opt for Classic Black to suit every color scheme.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
Similar to next year’s color scheme—which is all about calm, soft shades—the biggest nail trends of 2026 are expected to be more subtle in their designs.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2025
This mix-and-match set features checkerboard, aura, and heart designs with 3D embellishments, all pulled together with the coordinating color scheme.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Color scheme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20scheme. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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