color scheme
noun
: a particular combination of colors
They chose an unusual color scheme for the living room.
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Updating your patio's color scheme for the new season doesn't have to be complicated or expensive.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
The fashion-forward color scheme is drawing the most ire.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Stylist Erin Walsh opted for a strapless Valentino gown in the film’s signature red, white, and black color scheme, and makeup artist Gucci Westman kept the glam light (no heavy dark lower lash line in sight).
—Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
The space boasts largely black and white detailing, and a fantastical Glamora wallcovering adds depth behind the bed with subtle pastels (the guest bathroom has the same color scheme, albeit more graphic).
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2026
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
The fashion-forward color scheme is drawing the most ire.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Stylist Erin Walsh opted for a strapless Valentino gown in the film’s signature red, white, and black color scheme, and makeup artist Gucci Westman kept the glam light (no heavy dark lower lash line in sight).
—Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
The space boasts largely black and white detailing, and a fantastical Glamora wallcovering adds depth behind the bed with subtle pastels (the guest bathroom has the same color scheme, albeit more graphic).
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Color scheme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20scheme. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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