color scheme
noun
: a particular combination of colors
They chose an unusual color scheme for the living room.
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The building has also deployed the same color scheme over the last few weeks on days when the United States' team has played in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 July 2026
The lobby’s retro Sweet N’ Glow Salon’s color scheme is as pink as a packet of Sweet N’ Low sugar substitute, complete with beehive hair dryers, vintage magazines, and a kitschy wig collection.
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Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
4 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.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
The interior color scheme is soft beige and tan with some gold hues with dark wood accents.
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Emily Chang,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 July 2026
The lobby’s retro Sweet N’ Glow Salon’s color scheme is as pink as a packet of Sweet N’ Low sugar substitute, complete with beehive hair dryers, vintage magazines, and a kitschy wig collection.
—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
4 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
The interior color scheme is soft beige and tan with some gold hues with dark wood accents.
—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
1 July 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 5 Jul. 2026.
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