color scheme
noun
: a particular combination of colors
They chose an unusual color scheme for the living room.
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Trump is also interested in changing the color scheme of Air Force One from light blue to a darker blue.
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Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
This color scheme suits all genders and styles, from bright red sweaters to pastel pink dresses.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
And for Tuesday’s game against Portland, Butler wore shoes tinged in orange — perfectly matching the Suns’ color scheme.
—Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2025
Sapphire blue wallpaper with pretty florals adds another layer of jewel tones, creating a color scheme that's rich yet playful.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
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Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025
This color scheme suits all genders and styles, from bright red sweaters to pastel pink dresses.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
And for Tuesday’s game against Portland, Butler wore shoes tinged in orange — perfectly matching the Suns’ color scheme.
—Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2025
Sapphire blue wallpaper with pretty florals adds another layer of jewel tones, creating a color scheme that's rich yet playful.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Color scheme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20scheme. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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