color scheme
noun
: a particular combination of colors
They chose an unusual color scheme for the living room.
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The app defaults to a dark gray color scheme, though a darker, high-contrast theme and a light one are also available.
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Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Every month or so, Metro Designs changes its monochromatic color scheme, forcing the boosters to pull another heist (usually with a white girl to cause a distraction).
—Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Plan Your Bed Design Beforehand For a setup that feels intentional and well-styled, keep your bedding essentials organized under one color scheme and texture family.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Nordic Knots approximates the color scheme in their percale duvet cover but much more subtly.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
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Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Every month or so, Metro Designs changes its monochromatic color scheme, forcing the boosters to pull another heist (usually with a white girl to cause a distraction).
—Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Plan Your Bed Design Beforehand For a setup that feels intentional and well-styled, keep your bedding essentials organized under one color scheme and texture family.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Nordic Knots approximates the color scheme in their percale duvet cover but much more subtly.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Color scheme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20scheme. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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