color scheme

noun

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

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The interior color scheme is soft beige and tan with some gold hues with dark wood accents. — Emily Chang, ABC News, 1 July 2026 It’s designed with a mix of navy blue, light blue, and white patches covered in vibrant blooms for a varied bedroom color scheme. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 The treat got its name from its shape — a bomb with six fins — and its red, white and blue color scheme reflected the patriotic mood of America at the time. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 Take away the red-and-blue color scheme, and Z’s sparkling ’97 Versace set is the standard New Year’s Eve uniform. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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