color scheme
noun
: a particular combination of colors
They chose an unusual color scheme for the living room.
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Meanwhile, Louis' tie had both green and blue, tying the family's color scheme together.
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Combine dark, stormy gray with refreshing lime green for a modern kitchen color scheme that updates a classic look to a more trendy aesthetic.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025
The twin/twin XL-sized comforter features a 100 percent cotton shell and features a clean, crisp stripe design that can match any color scheme.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
The grey upholstery alao adds a soft, textural note that works with pretty much any color scheme.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Combine dark, stormy gray with refreshing lime green for a modern kitchen color scheme that updates a classic look to a more trendy aesthetic.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025
The twin/twin XL-sized comforter features a 100 percent cotton shell and features a clean, crisp stripe design that can match any color scheme.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
The grey upholstery alao adds a soft, textural note that works with pretty much any color scheme.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
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 9 Dec. 2025.
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