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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Inside, the architects have kept the material palette deliberately simple.
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Bridget Borgobello
july 03,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
Neutral shades such as off-white, black, and caramel are dominating the color palette of this trend, but there is no shortage of bold proposals in metallic silver and vibrant shades like red or electric blue for the more daring among us.
—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
3 July 2026
To create a cohesive palette, match the undertone of your carpet with your wall color.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Think Italian parquet floors with handmade Portuguese area rugs, plush beds with the latest power ports and wireless charging, electric fireplaces and trendy sofas with a softer color palette for fabrics.
—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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Bridget Borgobello
july 03,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
Neutral shades such as off-white, black, and caramel are dominating the color palette of this trend, but there is no shortage of bold proposals in metallic silver and vibrant shades like red or electric blue for the more daring among us.
—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
3 July 2026
To create a cohesive palette, match the undertone of your carpet with your wall color.
—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
Think Italian parquet floors with handmade Portuguese area rugs, plush beds with the latest power ports and wireless charging, electric fireplaces and trendy sofas with a softer color palette for fabrics.
—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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“Palette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palette. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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