1
: a thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on
2
a
: the set of colors put on the palette
b(1)
: a particular range, quality, or use of color
The designer's palette consisted mostly of earth tones.
(2)
: a comparable range, quality, or use of available elements
a rich palette of tones and timbres
a palette of flavors
a palette of vegetables
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The influence of music remains palpable throughout–punk, folk, and blues notes echo in his palettes and postures.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The watch comes with four interchangeable alligator leather straps, with each reflecting the palette of a different season.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
In a flash, the minimalist gray palette that had dominated interiors for years was gone.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
To top it all off, the monochromatic taupe color palette will likely get you the nod of approval from design enthusiast buddies.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2025
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The watch comes with four interchangeable alligator leather straps, with each reflecting the palette of a different season.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
In a flash, the minimalist gray palette that had dominated interiors for years was gone.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
To top it all off, the monochromatic taupe color palette will likely get you the nod of approval from design enthusiast buddies.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2025
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“Palette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palette. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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palette
noun
pal·ette
ˈpal-ət 
1
: a thin usually oval board or tablet with a hole for the thumb at one end used by a painter to lay and mix pigments on
2
: the colors put on the palette
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