color scheme
noun
: a particular combination of colors
They chose an unusual color scheme for the living room.
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When in Doubt, Choose a Dusty Pastel When designing this nursery, Darden drew inspiration from the calming pale color scheme of Marie-Antoinette's estate, the Petit Trianon.
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Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
That matte white and gold color scheme does give it a show car feel.
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Matching Curtains With The Room’s Color Scheme To create a classic look, consider matching your curtains to your room’s color scheme.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Whether the nook is an architectural standout or an optical illusion of ingenuity, make the space shine with a color scheme that dovetails with your style.
—Lacey Howard, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
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Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
That matte white and gold color scheme does give it a show car feel.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026
Matching Curtains With The Room’s Color Scheme To create a classic look, consider matching your curtains to your room’s color scheme.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Whether the nook is an architectural standout or an optical illusion of ingenuity, make the space shine with a color scheme that dovetails with your style.
—Lacey Howard, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 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 2 May. 2026.
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