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palette

 

[ หˆpalษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

colors

A palette is a range of colors or the board or surface on which an artist mixes paints.

Synonyms

range, selection, spectrum

Examples of usage

  • The artist carefully selected a palette of vibrant colors for her new painting.
  • She cleaned her palette after finishing the masterpiece.
  • The makeup artist used a colorful palette to create a stunning look.
  • The palette of the sunset sky inspired the poet to write a beautiful poem.
  • Each painter has their own unique palette of favorite colors.
Context #2 | Noun

computing

In computing, a palette is a set of available colors or patterns that can be used for graphics or design.

Synonyms

color range, color scheme, color selection

Examples of usage

  • The graphic designer chose a palette of pastel colors for the website.
  • The software allows users to customize their own color palette.
  • She created a new digital art piece using a limited color palette.
  • The web developer used a vibrant palette to enhance the user experience.
  • The artist selected a monochromatic palette for the logo design.

Translations

Translations of the word "palette" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น paleta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคฒเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Palette

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ palet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะปั–ั‚ั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ paleta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒฌใƒƒใƒˆ (ใƒ‘ใƒฌใƒƒใ‚ฟ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท palette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paleta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท palet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ”๋ ˆํŠธ (palleteu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูˆุญุฉ ุงู„ุฃู„ูˆุงู† (lawhat al-alwan)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paleta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ paleta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐƒ่‰ฒๆฟ (tiรกosรจbวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ paleta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ litatรถflu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะปะธั‚ั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒขแƒ แƒ (palitra)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ palitra

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paleta

Etymology

The word 'palette' originated from the Latin word 'pala' which means a small shovel or blade. It was first used in the 17th century to refer to the board on which a painter mixes colors. Over time, the term expanded to also include the range of colors available to an artist or designer. The concept of a palette has evolved with the advancement of technology, now also commonly used in computing and digital design.

See also: pal, palace, palate, pals.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,287, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.