color scheme
noun
: a particular combination of colors
They chose an unusual color scheme for the living room.
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That would include the potential use of Tocabe’s branding or color scheme, Dennison said.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Their flowers, by Silvia Mattera, were green and white in color scheme and highly textured, with fluffy white garden roses, geraniums, hydrangea, and lilies of the valley dominating the arrangements.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Jenner's hair, styled by Igor Rosales-Jackson, added a striking pop of color to the shoot's neutral color scheme.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Pair it with matching black or nude heels for a neutral color scheme, or use your shoes to make a statement with a pop of color in a spring wedding guest look.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Their flowers, by Silvia Mattera, were green and white in color scheme and highly textured, with fluffy white garden roses, geraniums, hydrangea, and lilies of the valley dominating the arrangements.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Jenner's hair, styled by Igor Rosales-Jackson, added a striking pop of color to the shoot's neutral color scheme.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Pair it with matching black or nude heels for a neutral color scheme, or use your shoes to make a statement with a pop of color in a spring wedding guest look.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 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 6 Apr. 2026.
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