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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There's no better color palette to set the stage for a spa-like bathroom than a soothing neutral.
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
The road ahead As Orange County’s gastronomic landscape evolves and takes on new shapes, ranging from James Beard Foundation honors to the change in diners’ palette, Halkett understands the challenges ahead of her.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
Distracting Color Palettes The experts agree that a warm neutral color palette is the most versatile and welcoming for a dining room.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
His collections are intentionally restrained: precision tailoring, rarefied fabrics, soft color palettes, monogram-free silhouettes.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Heather Bien, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
The road ahead As Orange County’s gastronomic landscape evolves and takes on new shapes, ranging from James Beard Foundation honors to the change in diners’ palette, Halkett understands the challenges ahead of her.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
Distracting Color Palettes The experts agree that a warm neutral color palette is the most versatile and welcoming for a dining room.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
His collections are intentionally restrained: precision tailoring, rarefied fabrics, soft color palettes, monogram-free silhouettes.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Palette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palette. Accessed 22 Apr. 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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