palette

noun

pal·​ette ˈpa-lət 

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

Examples of palette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The portfolio has been designed by collection to address top consumer needs, and each product range has been organized by a new color palette inspired by the hero ingredients within the formulation. —Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024

The red, white, and black color palette is festive but more subtle than other ugly Christmas sweaters, and the knit is comfortable, lightweight, stretchy, and breathable. —Shea Simmons, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024

This Morphe palette with 35 fitting shades is right up my alley. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024

Capturing the essence of autumn's rich palette, the Manometro Dark Blonde is truly mesmerizing. —Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, diminutive of pale spade, from Latin pala; probably akin to Latin pangere to fix — more at pact

First Known Use

1622, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing palette

• palette knife

Kids Definition

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