color scheme
noun
: a particular combination of colors
They chose an unusual color scheme for the living room.
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It’s designed with a lapel collar and details like epaulettes on the shoulder and each cuff for a pop of texture, and its deep blue color scheme can work with almost every outfit.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2025
This sweater set would fit perfectly with that color scheme, and both the top and bottoms could work as individual separates with jeans or a T-shirt.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
The cake was two tiers of white buttercream decorated with greenery and florals to match the green color scheme.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Keep the festive spirit alive with a classic red and green color scheme using matching napkins, plates, and glasses.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2025
This sweater set would fit perfectly with that color scheme, and both the top and bottoms could work as individual separates with jeans or a T-shirt.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
The cake was two tiers of white buttercream decorated with greenery and florals to match the green color scheme.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
Keep the festive spirit alive with a classic red and green color scheme using matching napkins, plates, and glasses.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
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 18 Nov. 2025.
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