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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Vibrant leaf colors are synonymous with the fall season, marking the transition from summer's greenery to a palette of reds, oranges, and yellows.
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Designers are now pairing it with modern finishes, such as matte metals and woods, as well as maximalist palettes, which express its more stylish and adaptable side.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Choose classic ivory for a clean, neutral base or opt for the artichoke green shade to lean into fall’s earthy palette.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Fernandez decorated the home’s interiors with a warm, subdued palette to give the place a serene family-friendly vibe.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Designers are now pairing it with modern finishes, such as matte metals and woods, as well as maximalist palettes, which express its more stylish and adaptable side.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Choose classic ivory for a clean, neutral base or opt for the artichoke green shade to lean into fall’s earthy palette.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Fernandez decorated the home’s interiors with a warm, subdued palette to give the place a serene family-friendly vibe.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Palette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palette. Accessed 31 Oct. 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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