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color blocking

American  
[kuhl-er blahk-ing] / ˈkʌl ər ˌblɑk ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the use of blocks of color, typically vibrant colors, in the design of clothes and footwear.


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It reminded me of the abstract color blocking of the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2023

Bold color blocking — riffing off the decor — came in a camera-snapping palette of raspberry, red, navy, orange and green.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2021

There was not much pattern, but there was a lot of color blocking.

From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2019

“Those definitely have a nod to Andy Warhol in the Interview magazine era in the 1970s and 1980s, when there was a lot of color blocking with overlaid portraits,” said Blauvelt.

From The Guardian • Apr. 25, 2019

This retro 1950s-style shirt features a flattering color blocking pattern that will keep you looking slim no matter how many hot dogs you down at the turn.

From Golf Digest • May 25, 2018

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