color scheme
noun
: a particular combination of colors
They chose an unusual color scheme for the living room.
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The black-and-white color scheme, which can be found throughout the apartment, evokes the atmosphere of a Flemish painting.
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Serge Gleizes, Architectural Digest, 19 May 2026
In other words, there’s a lot to chew on while marveling at its color scheme, stop-motion animation and set design.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
While the faux feather poufs offer just the right amount of fashion-forward flair, the all-black color scheme keeps things feeling timeless and sleek.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The primary bedroom is more nautical, though, thanks to a classic blue-and-white color scheme, striped bed linens, and bay windows that frame the waves.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
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Serge Gleizes, Architectural Digest, 19 May 2026
In other words, there’s a lot to chew on while marveling at its color scheme, stop-motion animation and set design.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
While the faux feather poufs offer just the right amount of fashion-forward flair, the all-black color scheme keeps things feeling timeless and sleek.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The primary bedroom is more nautical, though, thanks to a classic blue-and-white color scheme, striped bed linens, and bay windows that frame the waves.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
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“Color scheme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20scheme. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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