color scheme
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of color scheme
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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She also gave up on the neutral household color scheme and plenty of her cleaning routines, including daily vacuuming or attempting to keep the kids’ toys in their bedrooms.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
In 2018, his plans to redesign the color scheme on the next version of the plane were revealed.
From Salon • Jan. 4, 2026
But upon returning to the presidency, Trump grew impatient with the pace of the construction and decided instead to accept a Boeing 747-8 from the Qatari royal family that will include his preferred color scheme.
From Salon • Jan. 4, 2026
Take the time to tweak ChatGPT’s color scheme and voice, because aesthetics can have an impact on the experience of using an app.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
Coraline decided that she wouldn’t want to have to sleep in there, but that the color scheme was an awful lot more interesting than her own bedroom.
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
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