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color blocking

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[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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Here are a few dos and don’ts of color blocking.

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

Her art began as an experiment in color blocking, the pairing of contrasting tones, and it got even leaner as she went along.

From New York Times • Sep. 25, 2020

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

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