color scheme
noun
: a particular combination of colors
They chose an unusual color scheme for the living room.
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Its iconic green and yellow color scheme is recognized by many people, without having used or experienced their products at all.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 5 June 2025
The subtle gleam of the sandals gave her neutral-toned look a hint of edge, without overpowering the minimalist color scheme.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Inside the 172 rooms and suites, plus 17 private villas and residences, bold patterns in citrus-like colors contrast the white-and-black color scheme.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
Regardless of your kitchen’s color scheme, Kilne makes cookware that can complement it.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 5 June 2025
The subtle gleam of the sandals gave her neutral-toned look a hint of edge, without overpowering the minimalist color scheme.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Inside the 172 rooms and suites, plus 17 private villas and residences, bold patterns in citrus-like colors contrast the white-and-black color scheme.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
Regardless of your kitchen’s color scheme, Kilne makes cookware that can complement it.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 22 May 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 15 Jun. 2025.
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