color scheme
noun
: a particular combination of colors
They chose an unusual color scheme for the living room.
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Symmetrical trios of objects balance either side, and a piece of black and white art fits into the room's color scheme.
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
That all comes down to to choosing the right colors which fit within our color scheme.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The color scheme at Tomato Brothers has changed since the 1980s, but everything else — from the classic soft lighting to the plush seats in the waiting area to the design of the children's menu — has been the same since today's adult diners were children.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
The mother-daughter duo also opted for a black-and-white color scheme at the California film festival, with Jolie rocking a silky black halter gown and her daughter wearing another white dress, this time an A-line gown with lace detailing and white fabric flowing down one shoulder.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
That all comes down to to choosing the right colors which fit within our color scheme.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The color scheme at Tomato Brothers has changed since the 1980s, but everything else — from the classic soft lighting to the plush seats in the waiting area to the design of the children's menu — has been the same since today's adult diners were children.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
The mother-daughter duo also opted for a black-and-white color scheme at the California film festival, with Jolie rocking a silky black halter gown and her daughter wearing another white dress, this time an A-line gown with lace detailing and white fabric flowing down one shoulder.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
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“Color scheme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20scheme. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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