Palette
volume
British pronunciation/pˈælət/
American pronunciation/ˈpæɫət/

Definition & Meaning of "palette"

Palette
01

a thin oval board that a painter uses to mix colors and hold pigments on, with a hole for the thumb to go through

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palette definition and meaning

What is a "palette"?

A palette is a flat surface used by artists to mix and hold paints. It can be made from materials such as wood, plastic, or glass and typically has a smooth, sometimes slightly textured area where artists blend colors. Some palettes also have sections to keep different colors separate. The purpose of the palette is to help artists create the desired color mixtures and manage their paints efficiently while working on a painting. Palettes come in various shapes and sizes to suit different artistic needs.

02

the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art

03

one of the rounded armor plates at the armpits of a suit of armor

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He cleaned his palette between painting sessions, scraping off dried paint to prepare it for new color mixtures.
The artist's palette was covered in a colorful array of oil paints, each hue carefully mixed to capture the essence of the sunset.
She held the palette in one hand and a brush in the other, blending shades of blue and green to create the ocean waves on the canvas.
The painter's palette featured compartments for different colors of acrylic paint, ensuring easy access and organization during the artwork.
The art student learned how to hold the palette comfortably while practicing color theory and painting techniques in class.
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