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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The Mistral debuts in a warm black with hints of truffle brown and subtle yellow accents, but, as with other Bugattis, buyers will have a near limitless palette of colors to choose from. 
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2022 Glidden also chose a palette of ten colors that work with the 2023 hue flawlessly. House Beautiful, 17 Aug. 2022 Many of the structure’s original details like the terrazzo tiling on the first and second floors were thoughtfully preserved, while a palette of ivy green, cherry, and ivory and a mix of woods, stone, and copper subtly bridge the old and new. Katie Chang, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 The mosaic backsplash ties in with the cheerful palette of citrusy hues. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2022 Beauty-wise, her makeup complemented the color palette of her ensemble with a rosy eye shadow and lip. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Aug. 2022 Adding another element to the performance’s palette of styles, dancers led the audience through the music with motion and movement. Taiyo Coates, Variety, 5 Aug. 2022 The look maintains its antecedent’s simple shapes but replaces the restrained palette of neutrals and natural wood with pastels. Dale Hrabi And Nina Molina, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 The couple’s mood board featured a palette of salted pinks and marigold sunsets, bringing together the flats of the Balearics, the French Quarter of New Orleans and Indian architectural stone. Emma Elwick-bates, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2022 See More
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2022 Glidden also chose a palette of ten colors that work with the 2023 hue flawlessly. House Beautiful, 17 Aug. 2022 Many of the structure’s original details like the terrazzo tiling on the first and second floors were thoughtfully preserved, while a palette of ivy green, cherry, and ivory and a mix of woods, stone, and copper subtly bridge the old and new. Katie Chang, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 The mosaic backsplash ties in with the cheerful palette of citrusy hues. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2022 Beauty-wise, her makeup complemented the color palette of her ensemble with a rosy eye shadow and lip. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Aug. 2022 Adding another element to the performance’s palette of styles, dancers led the audience through the music with motion and movement. Taiyo Coates, Variety, 5 Aug. 2022 The look maintains its antecedent’s simple shapes but replaces the restrained palette of neutrals and natural wood with pastels. Dale Hrabi And Nina Molina, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 The couple’s mood board featured a palette of salted pinks and marigold sunsets, bringing together the flats of the Balearics, the French Quarter of New Orleans and Indian architectural stone. Emma Elwick-bates, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2022 See More 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
Kids Definition
palette
noun
pal·ette ˈpa-lət
1
: a thin board or tablet on which a painter puts and mixes colors
2
: the set of colors that an artist is using