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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• color schemes
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of color scheme

First recorded in 1885–90

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Example Sentences

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color scheme

They replaced some of the “chintzy” decor with a more monochrome color scheme, put up Stewart’s extensive collection of photographs and restored the neglected 5.5-acre garden, keeping to Lord Snowdon’s original plans, Walsh said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Metro-inspired set, he wore an entirely red leather outfit, complementing the color scheme of his most recent release, “Don’t Tap the Glass.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 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

Coraline decided that she wouldn’t want to have to sleep in there, but that the color scheme was an awful lot more interesting than her own bedroom.

From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman

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