Translation guide
A planned combination of colors used in design, decoration, or visual presentation.
配色は何ですか？
What is the color scheme?
この配色が好きです。
I like this color scheme.
A set of colors chosen for a design, room, or visual project.
The most common and neutral term for a color scheme in any context, from interior design to graphic design.
この部屋の配色はとても落ち着く。
The color scheme of this room is very calming.
ウェブサイトの配色を考えています。
I'm thinking about the color scheme for the website.
A direct loanword from English, often used in design or tech contexts. Sounds slightly more technical or trendy.
アプリのカラースキームを変更しました。
I changed the app's color scheme.
A more formal or technical term, often used in architecture or urban planning. Literally 'color planning'.
この建築プロジェクトでは色彩計画が重要です。
In this architectural project, the color scheme is important.
A specific set of colors that go together, often as a palette.
A natural phrase meaning 'combination of colors'. Useful when talking about which colors match or are used together.
その色の組み合わせはとてもきれいですね。
That color combination is very beautiful.
服の色の組み合わせに悩んでいます。
I'm struggling with the color combination of my outfit.
Refers to a shade or hue, but can imply the overall color tone or scheme in context. More about the nuance of colors.
配色 is the standard Japanese word and works in almost all situations. カラースキーム is a loanword often used in IT, web design, or when aiming for a modern feel. In casual conversation about room decor or fashion, 配色 is more natural.
この部屋の配色、いいね。
The color scheme of this room is nice.
新しいアプリのカラースキームを考え中。
Thinking about the color scheme for the new app.
そのウェブサイトの配色は明るすぎます。
The website's color scheme is too bright.
彼女は結婚式のためにパステル調の配色を選びました。
She chose a pastel color scheme for the wedding.
Commonly used in digital design and art to refer to a set of available colors. Similar to English 'color palette'.
このイラストのカラーパレットを教えてください。
Please tell me the color palette for this illustration.
この絵は全体的に暖かい色合いですね。
This painting has a warm color scheme overall.