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color scheme

American  

noun

  • color schemes
    plural
  1. an arrangement or pattern of colors or colored objects conceived of as forming an integrated whole.

    the color scheme of a living room.


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Origin of color scheme

First recorded in 1885–90

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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

In addition, this car had a white interior, and it appears it is the only one that has this color scheme.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2025

After the organic success of Charli XCX’s “Brat” led to brand accounts co-opting that album’s lime green color scheme and sans-serif typeface, it’s no surprise that the trend is continuing with Swift.

From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2025

Mr. Nossik's face reddened, which, in the aesthetic arrangement of things, matched the color scheme of his outfit perfectly.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith

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