colorway

American  

[kuhl-er-wey] / ˈkʌl ərˌweɪ /

noun

1. a combination or arrangement of colors, usually one of several, in which a product, fabric, article of clothing, etc., is available.

   This set of patterns has a pop art look and comes in vivid, sunny, pastel, dark, and neutral colorways.

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Etymology

Origin of colorway

First recorded in 1940–45; color ( def. ) + way ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

The baby pink colorway gives it a hard-soft quality that’s hard to match.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Moments after the Thunder’s 103-91 Game 7 victory over the Indiana Pacers, SGA ascended the stage to accept his most valuable player trophy with a golden colorway of his signature shoe hanging from his neck.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2025

For any knitter worried about choosing the correct size or colorway, donating to an unknown recipient can be a way to alleviate that stress.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 24, 2023

“It stood out for us because the whole colorway is completely different from the Mariners normal logo. They really did jump out, along with the sleeveless jersey.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2023

These are almost identical to the Xbox-specific version released earlier in 2022 down to some of the same colorway options, consisting of all black with some silver accents or blue with bronze accents.

From The Verge • Aug. 23, 2022