palette

/ˈpælɪt/
noun
  1. A thin board or slab on which an artist mixes paints.
    • The painter cleaned his palette with a cloth after each session.
    • She held her palette in one hand and a brush in the other.
    • A wooden palette is traditional, but many artists now use plastic.
  2. The range of colors used by an artist or in a particular work.
    • The artist's palette was full of bright, warm colors.
    • This painting has a limited palette of blues and greens.
    • Her palette evolved over the years from dark tones to vibrant hues.
  3. The range of colors available in a computer graphics system or design software.
    • The graphic designer selected a pastel palette for the website.
    • You can choose any color from the digital palette.
    • This photo editing program has a huge palette of shades.
  4. A selection or range of something, especially in a creative or aesthetic context.
    • The musician's palette of sounds blends classical and electronic elements.
    • The chef's palette of spices included cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
    • Her fashion palette is mostly neutral tones like beige and gray.
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