color scheme

noun

1. an arrangement or pattern of colors or colored objects conceived of as forming an integrated whole.

   the color scheme of a living room.

Word History and Origins

Origin of color scheme¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

In an email, Nguyen said it’s common for politicians to use similar designs and color schemes in their campaigns and their official government duties.

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“The cats very much informed the color scheme. I find them so handsome; it felt like having matching furniture was practical.”

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Take the time to tweak ChatGPT’s color scheme and voice, because aesthetics can have an impact on the experience of using an app.

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Vivid color schemes and stylized imagery convert political messaging into visual spectacle.

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At AMC, orange and green balloon sculptures—the color scheme of Swift’s album—arched over theater door entrances.

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