color scheme

noun

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

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The brand resonates so strongly that the University of New Orleans recently rebranded as LSU New Orleans (complete with adopting the purple and gold color scheme). Matt Baker, New York Times, 17 July 2026 The teal and cream color scheme was beachy and calming, with a hit of bright, floral curtains for charm, and the comfortable linens and mattresses lived up to the high standards of the rest of the hotel. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Aside from the clutch, Nyong’o accessorized her New York City premiere attire with gold metallic heels by Aldo and jewelry pieces courtesy of Sabyasachi, further accentuating the gold color scheme of her attire. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2026 Details such as design, color scheme, and florals are secondary after these aspects are set. Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 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 21 Jul. 2026.

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