How to Use color scheme in a Sentence

color scheme

noun
  • Their looks matched the color scheme of white and beige, too.
    — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Even the color scheme — black and orange — can be traced to the Celts.
    — Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
  • The black, gray, and white color scheme helps the film thumbnails pop.
    — PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Mix in grays and whites to balance out the bold color scheme.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024
  • The color scheme is schoolyard—not a pleasure on the eyes.
    — Han Ong, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Finally, the app asks you to choose a color scheme for the web version of the app.
    — Justin Pot, PCMAG, 9 July 2024
  • The red and green plaid pairs with red ribbon to wrap the tree, keeping with the gold, red, and green color scheme.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The brown faux leather pillow brings just enough depth to warm up a more airy color scheme.
    — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Its all-white color scheme makes for breezy evenings in, and the kitchen comes with the home cook’s dream: a La Cornue range.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 May 2024
  • That means less fiddling with apps just to get your color scheme on point.
    — Tom Warren, The Verge, 26 Sep. 2023
  • The two websites also share a blue-and-white color scheme.
    — Chris Quintana, The Courier-Journal, 9 May 2024
  • The color scheme is rich in greens, natural wood tones, beige, and white.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2023
  • The app matches the color scheme and design of the web interface.
    — PC Magazine, 14 July 2025
  • Each bedroom on the second floor has a unique color scheme.
    — USA TODAY, 7 July 2023
  • The color scheme for the video starts with shades of gray and black, as Rexha herself looks stunning in a fur coat.
    — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Be daring and choose a modern black and white color scheme.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2023
  • The lilac, green and teal blue color scheme gave major mermaid vibes.
    — Colson Thayer, People.com, 6 May 2025
  • If lumbar isn't your style, stick with one or two throws that maintain the color scheme.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Four pairs of Nikes were customized to match the color scheme of each outfit.
    — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2023
  • The color scheme of the wedding was blue and white, and of course, Edwards Majors' nails were also blue.
    — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
  • This color scheme is versatile—and glam—enough to work all year long.
    — Sarah Choi, ELLE Decor, 1 Aug. 2023
  • The main characters all have their own color scheme, and even the cigarette smoke seems to waft off the page.
    — Air Mail, 3 May 2025
  • The first volume features a beige color scheme, the second volume a pitch-black one, and the third has a dark blue hue.
    — Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2024
  • The black-and-white color scheme, which can be found throughout the apartment, evokes the atmosphere of a Flemish painting.
    — Serge Gleizes, Architectural Digest, 19 May 2026
  • In other words, there’s a lot to chew on while marveling at its color scheme, stop-motion animation and set design.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
  • While the faux feather poufs offer just the right amount of fashion-forward flair, the all-black color scheme keeps things feeling timeless and sleek.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
  • The color scheme in shades of white and sky blue evokes a scene just steps away — the French Riviera — and striped patterns give a beach resort feel.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
  • That’s clear from the lobby’s bifurcated color scheme to the rooms themselves.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
  • Other than your standard black, there's a neutral grey tone, Stone, that will fit into just about any color scheme.
    — Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
  • The nearly monochromatic color scheme sets a soothing backdrop for decor that blends eras.
    — Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026

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