color blocking
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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
Sergio Garcia's final-round shirt is an excellent combination of color blocking and fine stripes that creates a winning look before he even swings the club.
From Golf Digest • Jun. 12, 2018
“BCalla’s fall collection had the neon colors and such, but the sequins, the themes, the color blocking: that is obviously Discount Universe DNA.”
From The Guardian • Sep. 1, 2015
The clothes are restocked daily and include recent fashion fads such as color blocking and Aztec prints.
From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2014
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