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 designer shared her inspirational mood boards mixing mythological elements, fabrics, color palette and astral references.
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
At Sunday’s 2025 Grammys at Crypto.com Arena, Janelle Monáe is setting aside her signature black-and-white palette and avant-garde themes in favor of an ensemble that’s equal parts stylish, androgynous and toned down compared to past red-carpet appearances.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
Color: Warm colors such as reds, yellows and oranges create an energetic space, while a cool palette of pastels, lavenders and whites creates a serene, calming, restful garden.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
The Owen Group Interior Design Firm The Owen Group Interior Design Firm chose a classic blue-and-white palette for a stylish seating area.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
At Sunday’s 2025 Grammys at Crypto.com Arena, Janelle Monáe is setting aside her signature black-and-white palette and avant-garde themes in favor of an ensemble that’s equal parts stylish, androgynous and toned down compared to past red-carpet appearances.
—Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
Color: Warm colors such as reds, yellows and oranges create an energetic space, while a cool palette of pastels, lavenders and whites creates a serene, calming, restful garden.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
The Owen Group Interior Design Firm The Owen Group Interior Design Firm chose a classic blue-and-white palette for a stylish seating area.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Palette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palette. Accessed 7 Feb. 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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