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

Designed with rustic wood accents, a cheery red and green color scheme, and plenty of plaid, the property would look equally at home among the Alps of southern Germany. —Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026

These nails are Mardi Gras in a manicure—bold, playful, and bursting with the classic purple, green, and gold color scheme. —Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026

Quiet Luxury Colors To choose a color palette for your space, Kantz suggests looking at your existing furniture, artwork, light fixtures, and home accessories to determine whether a lighter color scheme would feel more cohesive. —Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026

Black and beige is the quintessential color scheme, but the house has redone it in different variations over the years. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for color scheme

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