color blocking
Americannoun
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A designer technique called color blocking, or color mapping, is a trick of the trade that, if used effectively, can help create a space that is colorful and cohesive without it becoming overwhelming.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 30, 2023
It reminded me of the abstract color blocking of the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2023
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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