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 dishware and uniforms indoors are also different, a more polished palette of whites, blacks and grays.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Adding to the mystique is a painterly palette of primary colors.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
The color palette and the handling of light and landscapes also reminded me a lot of Makoto Shinkai.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
What’s also interesting is the color palette of vintage reds, creams, and grays draws directly from classic motorsport aesthetics next to flame graphics that resonate with the Hot Wheels’ brand.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Adding to the mystique is a painterly palette of primary colors.
—Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
The color palette and the handling of light and landscapes also reminded me a lot of Makoto Shinkai.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
What’s also interesting is the color palette of vintage reds, creams, and grays draws directly from classic motorsport aesthetics next to flame graphics that resonate with the Hot Wheels’ brand.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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“Palette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palette. Accessed 8 Jun. 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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