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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
This version matches the orange-and-tan color scheme of the Special Edition Stephen Curry Band for the Fitbit Air, Google's $99 fitness tracker. Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 After painting an old Los Angeles Times newspaper dispenser with that instantly recognizable blue-and-yellow color scheme, the first stand debuted on February 27, 2019. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026 After a spring and summer of white, pink, and purple hues, many people prefer planting beds in a yellow-bronze-orange color scheme in fall for something different. David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 7 Aug. 2026 Add a burst of brightness to a quieter color scheme by way of vibrant shoes like the chartreuse wedges above. Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for color scheme

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Color scheme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20scheme. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster