color scheme

noun

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

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Adams continued the dark, monochromatic color scheme with a pair of strappy sandal heels. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 There are also various livery options, plus a vivid new Tangelo Orange color scheme reserved solely for the 420 Sport. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 July 2026 Though the playful space has no actual dock or access to the nearby Chao Phraya, the river’s blue waters and blue-orange tugboats influenced the hotel’s color scheme and other touches. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026 A pop of red livens up almost any color scheme, from brights to neutrals and rich jewel tones. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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