color scheme
noun
: a particular combination of colors
They chose an unusual color scheme for the living room.
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Shop it in 11 different colors, like this neutral light gray, as well as apricot, ivory, khaki, a reddish-brown blend, forest green, or deep navy blue to find an option for every color scheme.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The 44-year-old’s shoes—the Marin Suede Boat Loafers from Vince ($295)—add a bit of texture without breaking up the line of her camel-on-camel color scheme.
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2026
This popular decorating strategy refers to choosing the best color scheme for a room.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
The Kansas City Current’s color scheme has brought about some phenomenal looks in the organization’s early history.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The 44-year-old’s shoes—the Marin Suede Boat Loafers from Vince ($295)—add a bit of texture without breaking up the line of her camel-on-camel color scheme.
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2026
This popular decorating strategy refers to choosing the best color scheme for a room.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
The Kansas City Current’s color scheme has brought about some phenomenal looks in the organization’s early history.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Color scheme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20scheme. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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