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colour scheme

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noun

  1. a planned combination or juxtaposition of colours, as in interior decorating

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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It features a new red, white and navy blue colour scheme in a change from the previous white and light blue livery.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

Black boxes monitor driving habits and can provide a weekly rating graded using a traffic light colour scheme.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Paul Fox Estate Agents, based in Lincolnshire, recommended a neutral colour scheme over bold hues, adding "timeless" shades helped sell homes quickly.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

Whether a new colour scheme can mend a shattered reputation remains doubtful.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

After drinking this tea we were shown over the Geshe's private apartments and chapel, the prevailing colour scheme of the room being yellow.

From Mount Everest the Reconnaissance, 1921 by Howard-Bury, Charles Kenneth

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