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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

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

On Sunday, the colour scheme was Roland Garros terracotta.

From BBC May 25, 2025

Michael, who had at last found a brown leather armchair to accord with the day's colour scheme, took on himself to explain the Prime Minister's sudden appearance.

From The Sixth Sense A Novel by McKenna, Stephen

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