color scheme

noun

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

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While gladiator shoes are more popular during the warmer months, shoes like Lyonne’s feel more fall-centric due to the materials utilized and the gold and neutral color scheme. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026 Both peripherals have a dual-tone white-and-metallic-silver color scheme. — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026 The overall color scheme is as if Pepto-Bismol were mixed with ranch dressing and allowed to dry for 20 years. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Californians can now order a costly digital plate that updates remotely, and in a sleek-looking white-on-black color scheme. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2026.

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