color scheme
noun
: a particular combination of colors
They chose an unusual color scheme for the living room.
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The decor will look familiar to customers who dined at Volo, but it’s been refreshed with a warmer color scheme and Greek artwork on the walls.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2025
Here, the white flooring, cabinetry, and subway tile makes the statement wood island pop.
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Modern Kitchen Color Scheme
Don't limit yourself to a monochromatic color scheme when designing your modern kitchen.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025
Consider planting a bed with a monochromatic color scheme consisting of shades of only one color.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
The color scheme also builds a sense of renewal, with the sun forming a halo on Kier’s head.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2025
Here, the white flooring, cabinetry, and subway tile makes the statement wood island pop.
9 Affordable Kitchen Flooring Ideas That Don’t Sacrifice Style
29 of 29
Modern Kitchen Color Scheme
Don't limit yourself to a monochromatic color scheme when designing your modern kitchen.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025
Consider planting a bed with a monochromatic color scheme consisting of shades of only one color.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
The color scheme also builds a sense of renewal, with the sun forming a halo on Kier’s head.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Color scheme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/color%20scheme. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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