color scheme
noun
: a particular combination of colors
They chose an unusual color scheme for the living room.
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This Countach, presented in the marque’s Nero Tenebre color scheme complemented by a black-leather interior, is one of just 300 built.
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Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
Bold pink, yellow, and blue tile typically overwhelms a bathroom, dictates its overall color scheme, and limits decor choices.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
Find containers that match your bathroom’s color scheme, or opt for a classic set like these ceramic dispensers with neutral colors that can blend with any room’s decor.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Plus, its neutral color scheme will match practically any outdoor decor style.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
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Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 June 2026
Bold pink, yellow, and blue tile typically overwhelms a bathroom, dictates its overall color scheme, and limits decor choices.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
Find containers that match your bathroom’s color scheme, or opt for a classic set like these ceramic dispensers with neutral colors that can blend with any room’s decor.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Plus, its neutral color scheme will match practically any outdoor decor style.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 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 11 Jun. 2026.
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