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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In Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s new production of Henrik Ibsen’s 1891 play, directed by Marti Lyons, the design team takes this line to heart, using a monochrome purple palette to represent Hedda’s claustrophobic world (scenic design by Joe Schermoly).
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Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Bloom and the Swiss bikini star coordinated in similar street style looks, but in opposing palettes.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, wispier chiffons in a palette of sand and gem tones will add to the feeling of Scheherazade.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
In the early 2000s, studio productions could be more precise with their color palettes by having a digital intermediate made.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
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Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Bloom and the Swiss bikini star coordinated in similar street style looks, but in opposing palettes.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Elsewhere, wispier chiffons in a palette of sand and gem tones will add to the feeling of Scheherazade.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
In the early 2000s, studio productions could be more precise with their color palettes by having a digital intermediate made.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Palette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palette. Accessed 15 Feb. 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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