color scheme

noun

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

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Gold was also the color scheme for the Danish royal’s slingback pointed-toe pumps. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 In more nostalgic news, the fast-food chain recently confirmed to PEOPLE that its original yellow packaging is returning to restaurants after it was replaced with a red-and-white color scheme. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 The one bit of apocalyptic grimness that does come through is the color scheme. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026 An example of the all-electric Bentley Torcal dressed in the marque’s Electrum color scheme. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 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 29 Sep. 2026.

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