color scheme

noun

: a particular combination of colors

They chose an unusual color scheme for the living room.

Examples of color scheme in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As for accessories, the British royal family member opted for neutrals for her handbag and pumps in beige and embraced warm tones to complement her autumnal color scheme with gold earrings. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025

Buy fall mums and other seasonal plants that fit your color scheme, but don't stop there! —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025

For gardeners who want to keep the planting bed all white, adding white companion plantings like sweet alyssum, nemesia or daisies maintains the color scheme and helps provide diverse plantings to attract beneficial insects into the garden to help with pest problems. —Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025

While each combination is unique, the fall color scheme works to form a cohesive display. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for color scheme

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