配色 (pèi sè) — to match or harmonize colors

Definition

配色 (pèisè) means to combine or coordinate colors in a design — used in art, fashion, and interior decoration, not as a general verb for 'to color'. The verb-object structure often takes a subject like 衣服, 房间, or 画面.

verb

to match or harmonize colors

Examples

配色。
Zhè jiàn yī fu de pèi sè hěn hé xié.
The color matching of this piece of clothing is very harmonious.
配色。
Shè jì shī zhèng zài kǎo lǜ rú hé pèi sè.
The designer is considering how to match the colors.
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Tā gěi kè tīng pèi le yí gè nuǎn sè diào.
He matched a warm color scheme for the living room.

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