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

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

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

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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.

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Of course, a Fourth of July snackle box doesn’t have to include a specific kind of snack or follow a strict color scheme.

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Art doesn’t have to match the walls: Smith often chooses art in a color scheme complementary to the walls.

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