color scheme

noun

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

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To mimic the color scheme found in her outfit, Doja’s makeup consisted of a bright pink lippie and coordinating pink blush. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 The classic pattern is perfect for styling a cozy winter theme with a red-and-green color scheme that’s paired with bronze accents. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026 The setting's soft color scheme matches the muted tone of his voice, with the congressman wearing a light-blue shirt in the cream-and-beige kitchen. — Lara Korte The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026 One need only look at their home field, which is painted in their signature teal color scheme, to see that this is a football team that is willing to push the boundaries of fashion. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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