color scheme
noun
: a particular combination of colors
They chose an unusual color scheme for the living room.
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Style it on your front door or in your entryway, and its warm color scheme will bring the essence of the season to any space.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The space is also brighter, with more natural light and a more calming color scheme.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
Disney In a video released today, Disney confirmed that the castle will be returning to its original blue and silver color scheme now that the celebrations are over.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
White Limozeen – named after Dolly Parton’s 1989 album and song – atop the Graduate by Hilton Nashville is another popular place to take in the city from high above West End Avenue, with a festive pink color scheme.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The space is also brighter, with more natural light and a more calming color scheme.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
Disney In a video released today, Disney confirmed that the castle will be returning to its original blue and silver color scheme now that the celebrations are over.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
White Limozeen – named after Dolly Parton’s 1989 album and song – atop the Graduate by Hilton Nashville is another popular place to take in the city from high above West End Avenue, with a festive pink color scheme.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Color scheme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20scheme. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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