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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This can be a particularly fun way to decorate smaller outdoor dining spaces, especially if your color palette mirrors your interiors.
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Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
Titian painted Saint Lawrence—a third-century church deacon who was slow-roasted for defying Roman authorities—bound to a palette over a sizzling fire, while a man thrusts a long, forked skewer into his torso.
—Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
Drawing on the rich palette of the rugs and the family's heritage, Palmieri Schwartz peppered in pops of saffron, red, and jewel tones.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
The primary suite embraces a softer palette.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
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Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
Titian painted Saint Lawrence—a third-century church deacon who was slow-roasted for defying Roman authorities—bound to a palette over a sizzling fire, while a man thrusts a long, forked skewer into his torso.
—Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
Drawing on the rich palette of the rugs and the family's heritage, Palmieri Schwartz peppered in pops of saffron, red, and jewel tones.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
The primary suite embraces a softer palette.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
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“Palette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palette. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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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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