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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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She also uses color blocking so there’s a nice flow: “Pull colors from artwork. Add pillows and throws to coordinate a theme.”

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 29, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2023

“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

Graphic stripes, color blocking and short shorts ruled.

From New York Times ● Aug. 24, 2018

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

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