Palette

/ˈpæl.ɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A board or surface on which an artist mixes colors.

The painter carefully selected colors from her palette to create a vibrant landscape.

A range of colors used in a particular artistic work or by a particular artist.

The artist's palette was dominated by soft pastels, creating a tranquil atmosphere in the painting.

A set of options or tools available for use.

The software includes a palette of tools that allows designers to customize their projects.

French 'palette', from 'pale' meaning 'pale, blade'.

color palette

A specific range of colors used for a particular project or design.

artist's palette

A flat surface used by painters to mix their paints.

digital palette

A set of colors available in graphic design software.

color

A characteristic of visual perception described through color categories.

hue

A color or shade.

tone

A shading or tint of a color.

A combination of skills or styles in a creative context.

Her palette of talents includes painting, singing, and writing.

A visual theme or motif.

The party had a tropical palette with bright colors and decorations.