palette

noun

pal·ette | \ ˈpa-lət

Definition of palette

1 : a thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on

2a : 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

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Meticulously maintained and updated, this home is filled with a contemporary and neutral palette of colors, natural light, clean fresh lines, and stylish fixtures. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Pierce Ranch home features stylish designer touches, a ‘glam room,’ wet bar and quick access to hiking trails," 26 June 2019 Besides those effects, the dust is enhancing the palette of the evening sky. — Jordan Evans, CNN, "The Southeast US is seeing some colorful sunsets -- thanks to dust from Africa," 26 June 2019 The elegant main room, with seating for 80, boasts white linen, billowing curtains and a restrained palette of whites and blacks. — Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, "The Federal, Agawam," 25 June 2019 At dusk, the temple’s honey-hued stone seems to glow the warm shades of sunset, a shifting palette of pink and orange ablaze against the violet sky. — Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, "Why You Should Visit Southern India on Your Next Vacation," 22 June 2019 Embrace patriotic colors without going overboard by using a clean palette of summery white, subtly accented by holiday-appropriate red and blue stripes. — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, "8 Pretty Ways to Wear Red, White, and Blue This Fourth of July," 21 June 2019 This pan accommodates two opposite palettes with ease. — Vogue, "Get Ahead of the Registry: 20 Gift Ideas for Your Newly Engaged Friend," 16 Nov. 2018 On a ledge above and behind the stage cowered the men’s chorus, their yellow prison jumpsuits one of the few touches of color (Maline Casta designed the costumes) in a somber palette. — Washington Post, "Reexamining opera, one classic at a time," 14 June 2019 Khloé even named every color in the palette for her daughter, True. — Lauren Rearick, Teen Vogue, "Kylie Jenner and Khloé Kardashian Announced Their Third Koko Makeup Kollection," 8 June 2019

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