color scheme

noun

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

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This button-down from Legendary Whitetails is our favorite pick, with its soft fabric and light blue color scheme. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2026 All of it has inspired tons of fan theories tied to one specific color scheme that’s emerged. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2026 The lace serves as texture that breaks up the color scheme slightly. Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026 Black windows and a darker roof will be the color scheme for Naperville’s historic Kroehler mansion despite pushback from preservation advocates. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 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 17 Sep. 2026.

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